contingent
US /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/
UK /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/
形容词
依情况而定的, 附带的, 偶然的
subject to chance; dependent on or conditioned by something else
示例:
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Our success is contingent on your support.
我们的成功取决于您的支持。
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The payment is contingent upon completion of the work.
付款取决于工作的完成。
名词
代表团, 分遣队, 特遣队
a group of people united by some common feature, forming part of a larger group
示例:
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A large contingent of students protested the decision.
一大批学生代表团抗议这项决定。
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The Olympic team sent a small contingent to the opening ceremony.
奥运代表队派出了一个小分队参加开幕式。