英语词汇“contingents”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

Adjective The isolation and co-optation of the capitalist classes in Germany meant that liberty as an ideal had no contingent link with capitalism, as had happened in Western Europe.

Orlando Patterson, New Republic, 8 Nov. 1999 He knows that the throngs cheering for him today will be cheering for someone else tomorrow, that enthusiasm is fickle, that real support for someone like him always has something completely contingent about it.

Andrew Sullivan, New Republic, 8 July 1996 Clearly the President was chastened by the sorrow and resentment of the people to whom he spoke, but his words were somehow tentative and contingent, as if they could be withdrawn on a month's notice.

Lewis H. Lapham, Harper's, July 1992 Every undogmatic historian is aware of the multitude of contingent events that entered into the victory of the Bolshevik revolution.

Sidney Hook, Revolution, Reform & Social Justice, 1975 If the Sovereigns would grant him, contingent on his success, such rank, titles, and property that he and his issue could hold up their heads with the Spanish nobility, well and good …

Samuel Eliot Morison, The European Discovery of America, 1974 Noun Hollywood, Madison Avenue, the FCC, and a growing contingent in corporate America: It's hard to imagine a more formidable alliance pushing segregated television.

Tamar Jacoby, New Republic, 24 Jan. 2000 A Maori contingent, unable to face the intensity of the Turkish fire, sought shelter in a nearby gully.

Martin Gilbert, The First World War, 1994 But just because we banned it [DDT] domestically, under pressure from the bird-watching contingent … it doesn't necessarily follow that the rest of the world was about to jump on the bandwagon.

T. Coraghessan Boyle, Harper's, April 1993 The group that makes up the largest contingent of voters in this area is the elderly. A contingent of reporters waited in front of the court for the defendant to appear. A British contingent was sent to assist the security forces. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Other outside analysts warn the results are highly contingent on the health of a rapidly cooling Chinese economy.

Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 6 Sep. 2022 Joshi explains that accuracy numbers are highly contingent upon the conditions for testing facial recognition technology models against particular benchmark data sets.

WIRED, 22 Aug. 2022 The Mets’ strongest lineup, which will always include the likes of Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor, is now partly contingent on their opponent on the mound.

Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 My body’s meaning has consolidated and is less contingent on the perceptions of others.

New York Times, 10 May 2022 The number of cars that can participate in The Stampede is contingent on how much parking Ford and the city of Detroit can arrange.

Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 20 Aug. 2022 The agreement, which is contingent on the bankruptcy court’s approval, says Endo will be required to make payments of $450 million in cash over 10 years to participating states.

Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 The forecast for Thursday is contingent on the front pushing far enough south for humidity to fall and rain chances to diminish.

Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2022 Sanders' amendment is expected to fail as the bill is contingent on Manchin's support.

Kenneth Tran, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2022

Noun

This year Fremantle’s got six pics launching from the Lido, three of them in competition, which is a larger contingent than any of the U.S. studios or streamers.

Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 There will be a large contingent of Utes fans traveling to Florida for the big game.

Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 There were more than 900 or so American runners this year, by far the largest contingent of participants from the U.S.

Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 31 Aug. 2022 Patch O’Furr, founder of the Dogpatch Press, notes that the furries attending Free Fur All are a very small contingent of the community.

Elisabeth Garber-paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2022 Even in the United States, there is a small but vocal contingent opposing NATO’s expansion.

Karoun Demirjian, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2022 The Queen's Guard is a contingent of infantry responsible for guarding the monarch's official residences.

Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 18 July 2022 The first was a hardcore contingent of LGBTQ+ fans, a good many of whom were in hysterics before a punchline was even delivered.

Charles Mcnultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2022 While negotiators continue to work on legislative text, there is a growing contingent of Republicans who have signaled willingness to supportive the framework.

Byallison Pecorin, ABC News, 16 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Medieval Latin contingent-, contingens "dependent on circumstances, occurring by chance," going back to Latin, present participle of contingere "to be in contact with, arrive at, affect, fall to one's lot, come about, happen," from con- con- + tangere "to touch, border on, arrive at, reach" — more at tangent entry 2

Noun

(sense 1) borrowed from French, "portion that falls to one as a return, part given or received in a common effort, body of troops contributed by an ally," noun derivative of contingent, adjective, "falling to someone as a share, dependent, contingent entry 1"; (sense 2) noun derivative of contingent entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 2

单词	contingents
释义	contingent 1 of 2 adjective con·tin·gent kən-ˈtin-jənt 1 : dependent on or conditioned by something else Payment is contingent on fulfillment of certain conditions. a plan contingent on the weather 2 : likely but not certain to happen : possible 3 : not logically necessary especially : empirical 4 a : happening by chance or unforeseen causes b : subject to chance or unseen effects : unpredictable c : intended for use in circumstances not completely foreseen contingent funds 5 : not necessitated : determined by free choice contingently adverb contingent 2 of 2 noun 1 : a representative group : delegation, detachment a diplomatic contingent 2 : something contingent (see contingent entry 1) : contingency Synonyms Adjective conditional dependent subject (to) tentative Noun delegacy delegation See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective The isolation and co-optation of the capitalist classes in Germany meant that liberty as an ideal had no contingent link with capitalism, as had happened in Western Europe. Orlando Patterson, New Republic, 8 Nov. 1999 He knows that the throngs cheering for him today will be cheering for someone else tomorrow, that enthusiasm is fickle, that real support for someone like him always has something completely contingent about it. Andrew Sullivan, New Republic, 8 July 1996 Clearly the President was chastened by the sorrow and resentment of the people to whom he spoke, but his words were somehow tentative and contingent, as if they could be withdrawn on a month's notice. Lewis H. Lapham, Harper's, July 1992 Every undogmatic historian is aware of the multitude of contingent events that entered into the victory of the Bolshevik revolution. Sidney Hook, Revolution, Reform & Social Justice, 1975 If the Sovereigns would grant him, contingent on his success, such rank, titles, and property that he and his issue could hold up their heads with the Spanish nobility, well and good … Samuel Eliot Morison, The European Discovery of America, 1974 Noun Hollywood, Madison Avenue, the FCC, and a growing contingent in corporate America: It's hard to imagine a more formidable alliance pushing segregated television. Tamar Jacoby, New Republic, 24 Jan. 2000 A Maori contingent, unable to face the intensity of the Turkish fire, sought shelter in a nearby gully. Martin Gilbert, The First World War, 1994 But just because we banned it [DDT] domestically, under pressure from the bird-watching contingent … it doesn't necessarily follow that the rest of the world was about to jump on the bandwagon. T. Coraghessan Boyle, Harper's, April 1993 The group that makes up the largest contingent of voters in this area is the elderly. A contingent of reporters waited in front of the court for the defendant to appear. A British contingent was sent to assist the security forces. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Other outside analysts warn the results are highly contingent on the health of a rapidly cooling Chinese economy. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 6 Sep. 2022 Joshi explains that accuracy numbers are highly contingent upon the conditions for testing facial recognition technology models against particular benchmark data sets. WIRED, 22 Aug. 2022 The Mets’ strongest lineup, which will always include the likes of Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor, is now partly contingent on their opponent on the mound. Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 My body’s meaning has consolidated and is less contingent on the perceptions of others. New York Times, 10 May 2022 The number of cars that can participate in The Stampede is contingent on how much parking Ford and the city of Detroit can arrange. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 20 Aug. 2022 The agreement, which is contingent on the bankruptcy court’s approval, says Endo will be required to make payments of $450 million in cash over 10 years to participating states. Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 The forecast for Thursday is contingent on the front pushing far enough south for humidity to fall and rain chances to diminish. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2022 Sanders' amendment is expected to fail as the bill is contingent on Manchin's support. Kenneth Tran, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2022 Noun This year Fremantle’s got six pics launching from the Lido, three of them in competition, which is a larger contingent than any of the U.S. studios or streamers. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 There will be a large contingent of Utes fans traveling to Florida for the big game. Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 There were more than 900 or so American runners this year, by far the largest contingent of participants from the U.S. Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 31 Aug. 2022 Patch O’Furr, founder of the Dogpatch Press, notes that the furries attending Free Fur All are a very small contingent of the community. Elisabeth Garber-paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2022 Even in the United States, there is a small but vocal contingent opposing NATO’s expansion. Karoun Demirjian, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2022 The Queen's Guard is a contingent of infantry responsible for guarding the monarch's official residences. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 18 July 2022 The first was a hardcore contingent of LGBTQ+ fans, a good many of whom were in hysterics before a punchline was even delivered. Charles Mcnultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2022 While negotiators continue to work on legislative text, there is a growing contingent of Republicans who have signaled willingness to supportive the framework. Byallison Pecorin, ABC News, 16 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English, borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Medieval Latin contingent-, contingens "dependent on circumstances, occurring by chance," going back to Latin, present participle of contingere "to be in contact with, arrive at, affect, fall to one's lot, come about, happen," from con- con- + tangere "to touch, border on, arrive at, reach" — more at tangent entry 2 Noun (sense 1) borrowed from French, "portion that falls to one as a return, part given or received in a common effort, body of troops contributed by an ally," noun derivative of contingent, adjective, "falling to someone as a share, dependent, contingent entry 1"; (sense 2) noun derivative of contingent entry 1 First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Noun 1548, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Kids Definition contingent adjective con·tin·gent kən-ˈtin-jənt : depending on something else that may or may not exist or occur Our trip is contingent on whether we can get tickets. Legal Definition contingent adjective con·tin·gent kən-ˈtin-jənt 1 : likely but not certain to happen compare executory 2 : intended for use in circumstances not completely foreseen a contingent fund 3 : dependent on or conditioned by something else a contingent claim a legacy contingent on the marriage compare vested contingents noun plural of contingent 1 as in delegations a body of persons chosen as representatives of a larger group the local Scout troop traditionally sends a large contingent to the jamboree Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance delegations teams detachments squads missions embassies legations crews delegacies companies bands gangs parties outfits 2 as in events something that might happen officials in charge of managing the national emergency tried to prepare for every contingent, no matter how improbable Synonyms & Similar Words events contingencies possibilities cases contingences eventualities probabilities risks hazards accidents haps chances
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