1 contingent /kənˈtɪnʤənt/ adjective Learner's definition of CONTINGENT
formal
: depending on something else that might or might not happen依情况而定的—
usually + on or upon 2 contingent /kənˈtɪnʤənt/ noun
plural contingents
2 contingent
/kənˈtɪnʤənt/
noun
plural contingents
Learner's definition of CONTINGENT
[count]
1
: a group of people who go to a place together, do something together, or share some quality, interest, etc.（具有某些共同特点、兴趣等的）一群人，一个团体 -
The group that makes up the largest contingent of voters in this area is the elderly.本地区最大的选民团体由年长者构成。
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A contingent of reporters waited in front of the court for the defendant to appear.一群记者在法院门前等待被告的出现。
2
: a group of soldiers who come from a particular army and are working together with soldiers from other armies（军队的）分遣队，小分队