Definition of Morrison shelter in English:

Morrison shelter

nounˈmɒrɪs(ə)nʃɛltə

historical

A movable air-raid shelter, shaped like a table and used indoors.
〈史〉莫里森防空掩体
Example sentencesExamples
- Many families who did not have a garden were supplied with a kit-built steel cage Morrison shelter that could double as a sturdy table in the house.
- The Morrison shelter was designed for use within a house.
- The Morrison shelter was an iron cage that doubled as a table, but was designed to protect the family as their house collapsed around them.
- When woken by a night air raid, Jack's parents would guide their only child downstairs to hide in a Morrison shelter.
- Nevertheless the Anderson and Morrison shelters did play their part in saving many lives and are looked back with thankful and fond memories.

Origin

Named after Herbert S. Morrison, UK Secretary of State for Home Affairs and Home Security 1940–5, during which period the shelter was adopted.

单词	Morrison shelter
释义	Definition of Morrison shelter in English: Morrison shelter nounˈmɒrɪs(ə)nʃɛltə historical A movable air-raid shelter, shaped like a table and used indoors. 〈史〉莫里森防空掩体 Example sentencesExamples Many families who did not have a garden were supplied with a kit-built steel cage Morrison shelter that could double as a sturdy table in the house. The Morrison shelter was designed for use within a house. The Morrison shelter was an iron cage that doubled as a table, but was designed to protect the family as their house collapsed around them. When woken by a night air raid, Jack's parents would guide their only child downstairs to hide in a Morrison shelter. Nevertheless the Anderson and Morrison shelters did play their part in saving many lives and are looked back with thankful and fond memories. Origin Named after Herbert S. Morrison, UK Secretary of State for Home Affairs and Home Security 1940–5, during which period the shelter was adopted.
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