contingency

1. N-VAR A contingency is something that might happen in the future. 可能發生的事[正式]

I need to examine all possible contingencies. 我得查看所有可能發生的事。

2. ADJ A contingency plan or measure is one that is intended to be used if a possible situation actually occurs. 應變的[正式] [ADJ n]

We have contingency plans. 我們有應變計劃。