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Harbored Meaning in English

word · lemma: harbor

ˈhɑɹbɝd
HAR-berd
hˈɑːbɐ
HAR-buhd

释义

Held or kept something, often a feeling or thought, secretly in your mind or provided shelter or protection for someone or something.

用法与细微差别

Often used for hidden emotions (like 'harbored resentment'), or for physically sheltering someone. Literary and somewhat formal; not used for simple storage. Common mistake: confusing with 'harvest' or 'harbor' (noun, port).

例句

He harbored a secret hope of winning the prize.

basic

The town harbored escaped prisoners during the war.

basic

She harbored doubts about the decision.

basic

I never knew you harbored such strong feelings.

natural

For years, he harbored anger toward his brother but never said anything.

natural

During the storm, the family harbored a stray dog in their garage.

natural