contingency

1. N-VAR A contingency is something that might happen in the future. 可能发生的事[正式]

I need to examine all possible contingencies. 我得查看所有可能发生的事。

2. ADJ A contingency plan or measure is one that is intended to be used if a possible situation actually occurs. 应变的[正式] [ADJ n]

We have contingency plans. 我们有应变计划。