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contingencies

/kənˈtɪndʒənsiz/ /kənˈtɪndʒənsɪz/

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noun

意外事件，可能性，偶然性。

The quality of being contingent, of happening by chance; unpredictability.

Examples :

"We need to have money saved for unforeseen contingencies, like unexpected car repairs or medical bills. "

我们得存点钱以备不时之需，应付一些无法预料的意外情况，比如突发的汽车修理或者医疗费用。

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noun

意外情况，可能性。

A possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance, unexpected expenses.

Examples :

"We set aside some money in our budget to cover unexpected contingencies, like a broken washing machine or a sudden car repair. "

我们预算里预留了一些钱，以应对意外情况，比如洗衣机坏了或者突然要修车。

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noun

违约金，意外准备金

An amount of money which a party to a contract has to pay to the other party (usually the supplier of a major project to the client) if he or she does not fulfill the contract according to the specification.

Examples :

"The construction company built a 10% buffer for contingencies into their bid, knowing they would have to pay that amount to the school district if the new gymnasium wasn't finished by the start of the school year. "

建筑公司在投标书中预留了10%的违约金, 因为他们知道如果新的体育馆不能在学年开始前完工, 他们将不得不支付这笔钱给学区。

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noun

或然性，偶然性。

A statement which is neither a tautology nor a contradiction.

Examples :

"Our emergency plan included contingencies for a fire, an earthquake, or a power outage. "

我们的应急计划包括针对火灾、地震或停电等意外情况的应对方案。

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