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

contingencynoun [ C ]

uk/kənˈtɪndʒənsi/usplural contingencies

something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making further arrangements necessary:

"While it is impossible to account for every contingency, the industry historically has met demand and fully expects to do so this winter," said the American Petroleum Institute.

an arrangement for dealing with something that might possibly happen or cause problems in the future:

The report advises a minimum fund of three months' net income to provide a contingency against uncertainties in the future.

on a contingency basis

LAW if you work for someone on a contingency basis, you agree that you will only be paid if you achieve a particular aim, for example, getting a successful result in a court of law:

In personal injury cases many attorneys work on a contingency basis, so you will not have to pay them a fee up front.

单词	contingency
释义	Contents noun (3) contingency (1) contingency (2) contingency (3) English American Business contingencynoun [ C ] uk/kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/us/kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/formal something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making further arrangements necessary: You must be able to deal with all possible contingencies. Have you made any contingency plans? Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Possible and probable (the) chances are idiom always anything's possible idiom arguably as never before idiom avenue course lean towards sth liable likelihood likely may well idiom sporting chance stand strange stranger things have happened idiom strong ten ten to one idiom vista See more results » contingencynoun [ C ] us/kənˈtɪn·dʒən·si/ something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making further plans and arrangements necessary: We must prepare for all possible contingencies. contingencynoun [ C ] uk/kənˈtɪndʒənsi/usplural contingencies something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making further arrangements necessary: "While it is impossible to account for every contingency, the industry historically has met demand and fully expects to do so this winter," said the American Petroleum Institute. an arrangement for dealing with something that might possibly happen or cause problems in the future: The report advises a minimum fund of three months' net income to provide a contingency against uncertainties in the future. on a contingency basis LAW if you work for someone on a contingency basis, you agree that you will only be paid if you achieve a particular aim, for example, getting a successful result in a court of law: In personal injury cases many attorneys work on a contingency basis, so you will not have to pay them a fee up front.
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