Id | ESLPod_0859_WE_1393 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 859 |
Episode Title | Attending an Ex's Wedding |
Phrase | to harbor |
Text | In this podcast, the verb "to harbor" means to continue to have hopes or fears, but keep them secret and hidden from other people: "Are you still harboring hopes that someone will find your dog?" The verb "to harbor" can also mean to protect a criminal or someone else, giving him or her a safe place to stay: "This home harbored many slaves as they left the southern United States in search of freedom." Sometimes "to harbor" means to have or contain something, especially if it cannot be seen and is dangerous: "Kitchen sponges often harbor germs, so it's a good idea to replace them frequently." Finally, as a noun, a "harbor" is an area of calm water in an ocean or sea, where ships are safe and able to avoid large waves: "As soon as they left the harbor, Jacques became seasick." |
Topics | Relationships + Family |
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