harbor
US /ˈhɑːr.bɚ/
UK /ˈhɑːr.bɚ/
1.
port
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter, especially one protected from rough seas by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures
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The ships returned to harbor after the storm.
Les navires sont retournés au port après la tempête.
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The small fishing boats were anchored safely in the harbor.
Les petits bateaux de pêche étaient ancrés en toute sécurité dans le port.
2.
refuge, abri
a place of refuge or safety
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The old house served as a harbor for stray animals.
La vieille maison servait de refuge pour les animaux errants.
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She found a safe harbor in her family during difficult times.
Elle a trouvé un refuge sûr auprès de sa famille pendant les moments difficiles.
1.
nourrir, entretenir
to keep (a feeling or thought, especially a bad one) in one's mind for a long time
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She continued to harbor resentment towards her former boss.
Elle continuait à nourrir du ressentiment envers son ancien patron.
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He might still harbor some hope of reconciliation.
Il pourrait encore nourrir un certain espoir de réconciliation.
2.
abriter, héberger
to provide a place of shelter or refuge for
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The old barn could harbor a few horses during the winter.
La vieille grange pouvait abriter quelques chevaux pendant l'hiver.
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The dense forest can harbor various wildlife.
La forêt dense peut abriter diverses espèces sauvages.