n.

1. 意外事故；偶然事件[C]
   Be prepared for any contingency.

   为应付可能发生的不测事件作好准备。

2. 可能性；偶然性[U]
3. （伴随发生的）情况[C]
   the contingencies of war

   伴随战争发生的种种情况

n.

1. a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.
   ▸a provision for such an event or circumstance.
2. the absence of certainty in events.
3. Philosophy  the absence of necessity.