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contingency

/kənˈtɪndʒənsi/

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noun

偶然性，意外性。

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

Examples :

"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。

possibility situation outcome quality

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noun

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.

Examples :

"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。

possibility business finance insurance economy condition

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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 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。

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noun

或然性，偶然性

A statement which is neither a tautology nor a contradiction.

Examples :

"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.)

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