noun🔗Share偶然性，意外性。 The quality of being contingent, of happening by chance; unpredictability."The weather forecast's contingency plans for rain included bringing in the outdoor tables. "天气预报对下雨这种意外情况的应对方案包括把室外的桌子搬进来。possibilitysituationoutcomequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share可能(性)，意外事件，突发事件 A possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance, unexpected expenses."The contingency fund will cover unexpected expenses, like a sudden repair needed for the family car. "应急基金将用于支付意外开支，比如家里汽车突然需要维修的费用。possibilitybusinessfinanceinsuranceeconomyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share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."The construction company included a large contingency in the contract, payable to the school district, in case the new building wasn't completed by the start of the school year. "建筑公司在合同中加入了一大笔违约金，如果新教学楼未能赶在学年开始前完工，这笔钱将支付给学区。businessfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share或然性，偶然性 A statement which is neither a tautology nor a contradiction."The contingency plan for the school picnic states that if it rains, we'll have it in the gym. "学校野餐的应急计划规定，如果下雨，我们就改在体育馆举行。(Xuéxiào yěcān de yìngjí jìhuà guīdìng, rúguǒ xiàyǔ, wǒmen jiù gǎi zài tǐyùguǎn jǔxíng.)logicphilosophystatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
