contingent

名詞

UK/kənˈtɪn.dʒᵊnt/
US/kənˈtɪn.dʒᵊnt/

定義 contingent 名詞

  1. 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.

形容詞

UK/kənˈtɪn.dʒᵊnt/
US/kənˈtɪn.dʒᵊnt/

片語 contingent 形容詞

  • 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.