contingent
名词
UK/kənˈtɪn.dʒᵊnt/
US/kənˈtɪn.dʒᵊnt/
定义 contingent 名词
- CountableSingular/Plural verb
A group of people representing an organization or country, or a detachment of a military force.
The American contingent presented their proposals at the international conference.
The peacekeeping force includes contingents from various countries.
We sent a small contingent of engineers as a technical support team.
形容词
UK/kənˈtɪn.dʒᵊnt/
US/kənˈtɪn.dʒᵊnt/
片语 contingent 形容词
- contingent on/upon something
Depending on a future event or condition in order to occur.
• The success of the project is contingent on securing sufficient funding.