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contingency

释义

contingency

noun countable

UK /kənˈtɪndʒ(ə)nsi/

Word Forms

singular	contingency
plural	contingencies

1
something that might happen in the future, especially something bad
We like to be prepared for all contingencies.
Synonyms and related words
General words for situations and circumstances
situation
circumstance
conditions
1. 1a
  something done in order to prepare for a possible bad event
  contingency for:
  Most large businesses have cash reserves as a contingency for bad debts.
  Synonyms and related words
  Preparations and plans
  preparation
  agreement
  plan
2. 1b
  only before nounused for describing plans or actions that help you to prepare for possible bad events
  contingency measures/plans/arrangements
  a contingency fund
  Synonyms and related words
  Words used to describe plans and preparations
  strategic
  tactical
  workable

contingency

noun countable

US /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/

Word Forms

singular	contingency
plural	contingencies

1
something that might happen in the future, especially something bad
We like to be prepared for all contingencies.
Synonyms and related words
General words for situations and circumstances
situation
circumstance
conditions
1. 1a
  something done in order to prepare for a possible bad event
  contingency for:
  Most large businesses have cash reserves as a contingency for bad debts.
  Synonyms and related words
  Preparations and plans
  preparation
  agreement
  plan
2. 1b
  only before nounused for describing plans or actions that help you to prepare for possible bad events
  contingency measures/plans/arrangements
  a contingency fund
  Synonyms and related words
  Words used to describe plans and preparations
  strategic
  tactical
  workable

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