contingency

英 [kənˈtɪndʒənsi]

美 [kənˈtɪndʒənsi]

n.  可能发生的事; 偶发(或不测、意外)事件

复数：contingencies　

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牛津词典

noun

• 可能发生的事；偶发（或不测、意外）事件
  an event that may or may not happen
  1. We must consider all possible contingencies.
     我们必须考虑一切可能发生的事。
  2. to make contingency plans (= plans for what to do if a particular event happens or does not happen)
     拟订应变计划
  3. a contingency fund (= to pay for sth that might happen in the future)
     意外开支准备金

柯林斯词典

• N-VAR 可能发生的事;不测之事;突发事件
  Acontingencyis something that might happen in the future.
  1. I need to examine all possible contingencies.
     我需要审视一切可能出现的情况。
• ADJ (计划或措施)未雨绸缪的，应急的
  Acontingencyplan or measure is one that is intended to be used if a possible situation actually occurs.
  1. We have contingency plans.
     我们有应急方案。

英英释义

noun

• a possible event or occurrence or result
  Synonym:eventualitycontingence
• the state of being contingent on something

双语例句

• And it's come to my attention that our company lacks any sort of bird flu contingency plan.
  这个问题引起了我的注意。我们公司目前缺少应对禽流感的紧急措施。
• Now they are falling back on a Plan C, for contingency.
  现在他们又回落到C计划，以防意外事情发生。
• We have contingency plans.
  我们有应急方案。
• "This information will enable the design of contingency plans and disaster mitigation around the world," said Campos.
  “这些信息将帮助全世界意外规划的设计和减灾。”Campos说。
• The risk managers of banks would be remiss if they did not make contingency plans for such an eventuality.
  银行的风控经理如果未就这一可能情形制定相应的应急计划，足以被认为是玩忽职守。
• It's impossible to legislate for every contingency.
  为每一偶发事件都立法是不可能的。
• Contingency tables and measures of association.
  应急表和结社的措施。
• We should be prepared for any contingency.
  我们应该对任何应急情况有所准备。
• French officials say the government has made contingency plans in the event that the no's win.
  法国政府官员声称政府已经制定了应急计划，以防持异议者胜出。
• Each state must also provide a contingency plan.
  每个州还必须准备一个应急计划。