contingency
/kənˈtɪndʒənsɪ; kən`tɪndʒənsɪ/ n
event that may or may not occur; event that happens by chance 可能发生也可能不发生的事件; 偶发事件
Be prepared for all possible contingencies, ie for whatever may happen. 要准备应付一切可能发生的事件.
[attrib 作定语]
contingency plans/arrangements 应变计划[安排].