contingency
noun [ C ] formal uk/kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/ us/kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/
可能发生的事;意外事件,不测事件
something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making further arrangements necessary
You must be able to deal with all possible contingencies. 你必须能应付一切可能发生的意外事件。
Have you made any contingency plans? 你们制订应急方案了吗?
Synonym: eventuality