/kən'tɪndʒənt; kən`tɪndʒənt/
adj (fml 文)
1 ~ on/upon sth dependent on sth that may or may not happen 依可能发生也可能不发生的情况而定
*Our success is contingent upon your continued help. 我们的成功全靠你的不断帮助.
2 uncertain; accidental 不能确定的; 偶然的
*a contingent advantage, effect, etc 意外的好处、结果等.

/kən'tɪndʒənt; kən`tɪndʒənt/
n [CGp]
1 number of troops supplied to form part of a larger force 分遣队; 小分队
*a small British contingent in the UN peace-keeping force 联合国维持和平部队的英国小分队.
2 group of people sharing particular characteristics (eg place of origin) attending a gathering 参加某集会的一批具有某共同点（如所属地区）的人; 代表团
*A large contingent from Japan was present at the conference. 来自日本的一个大代表团出席了会议.
* There were the usual protests from the anti-abortion contingent. 反对堕胎的人照例提出了抗议.