| 单词 | contingency |
| 释义 | contingency n. (pl. -ies) 1. a future event or circumstance regarded as likely to occur, or as influencing present action. 2. something dependent on another uncertain event or occurrence. 3. uncertainty of occurrence. 4. a one thing incident to another. b an incidental expense etc. Phrases and idioms contingency fund a fund to cover incidental or unforeseen expenses. Etymology: earlier contingence f. LL contingentia (as CONTINGENT) |
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