harbor
US /ˈhɑːr.bɚ/
UK /ˈhɑːr.bɚ/
1.
porto
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.
Le navi tornarono in porto dopo la tempesta.
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The small fishing boats were anchored safely in the harbor.
Le piccole barche da pesca erano ancorate in sicurezza nel porto.
2.
rifugio, riparo
a place of refuge or safety
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The old house served as a harbor for stray animals.
La vecchia casa serviva da rifugio per gli animali randagi.
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She found a safe harbor in her family during difficult times.
Ha trovato un rifugio sicuro nella sua famiglia durante i momenti difficili.
1.
nutrire, covare
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.
Continuava a nutrire risentimento verso il suo ex capo.
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He might still harbor some hope of reconciliation.
Potrebbe ancora nutrire qualche speranza di riconciliazione.
2.
ospitare, dare rifugio a
to provide a place of shelter or refuge for
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The old barn could harbor a few horses during the winter.
Il vecchio fienile poteva ospitare alcuni cavalli durante l'inverno.
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The dense forest can harbor various wildlife.
La fitta foresta può ospitare varie specie selvatiche.