contingent
noun [ C, + sing/pl verb ] uk/kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/ us/kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/
(代表某一组织或国家的)代表团;(军队的)分遣队,小分队
a group of people representing an organization or country, or a part of a military force
The French contingent certainly made their presence known at this year's conference. 法国代表团在今年的会议上确实表现出众。
a large contingent of voluntary soldiers 一支由志愿兵组成的庞大分遣队
contingent
adjective formal uk/kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/ us/kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/
contingent on/upon something 视…而定的;因…而变的;取决于…的
depending on something else in the future in order to happen
Outdoor activities are, as ever, contingent on the weather. 室外活动从来都只能依天气而定。
Our success is contingent upon your support. 我们的成功有赖于你的支持。
The allowances she gave her sons were contingent on their completing certain household chores.
The plans are contingent on extra funding being made available.
The college's admission offer was contingent upon her maintaining her academic performance throughout the year.