contingent
[kən'tɪn.dʒənt] noun countable [+ sing/pl verb]
■a group of people representing an organization or country, or a part of a military force （代表某一组织或国家的）代表团；（军队的）分遣队，小分队•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
[kən'tɪn.dʒənt] adjective formal
contingent on/upon sth
■depending on something else in the future in order to happen 视…而定的；因…而变的；取决于…的•Outdoor arrangements are, as ever, contingent on the weather.同以前一样，室外布置依天气而定。 •Our success is contingent upon your support.我们的成功有赖于你的支援。 |