contingent
noun
UK/kənˈtɪn.dʒᵊnt/
US/kənˈtɪn.dʒᵊnt/
Definitions of contingent noun
- Countable(可數名詞)Singular/Plural verb(單複數動詞)
A group of people representing an organization or country, or a detachment of a military force.
（團體的）代表團；分遣隊
The American contingent presented their proposals at the international conference.
美國代表團在國際會議上提出了他們的提案。
The peacekeeping force includes contingents from various countries.
維和部隊包括來自各個國家的分遣隊。
We sent a small contingent of engineers as a technical support team.
我們派遣了一支小規模的工程師團隊作為技術支援小組。
adjective
UK/kənˈtɪn.dʒᵊnt/
US/kənˈtɪn.dʒᵊnt/
Phrases of contingent adjective
- contingent on/upon something
Depending on a future event or condition in order to occur.
依賴於…
• The success of the project is contingent on securing sufficient funding.
項目的成功取決於能否獲得足夠的資金。