contingency
/kənˈtɪndʒənsi/noun [抽象名词] 可能发生的事,不测事件;应急措施,应急储备;应急开支;可能性,意外
I need to examine all possible contingencies. 我得查看所有可能发生的事。
adjective [原级] (计划或措施)未雨绸缪的,应急的
A contingency plan or measure is one that is intended to be used if a possible situation actually occurs. 应变的• We have contingency plans. 我们有应变计划。