contingently
contingently — 副詞
1. in a provisional or dependent way, so that the result is controlled by a future
有條件地
結果取決於未來條件、審核或不確定事件
in a provisional or dependent way, so that the result is controlled by a future condition or uncertain event
The grant was approved contingently, pending a final review of the safety plan.
這筆補助已獲有條件核准，尚待安全計畫的最終審查。
be approved contingently + pending phrase naming the condition
Payment will be made contingently on the contractor finishing the repairs by Friday.
款項是否支付，取決於承包商能否在星期五前完成修繕。
contingently on + noun phrase/clause showing what must happen first
The shares vest contingently if the company meets its annual revenue target.
如果公司達成年度營收目標，這些股份才會有條件地歸屬。
The museum agreed contingently to lend the painting, but only if humidity controls were installed.
博物館有條件地同意外借這幅畫，但前提是必須安裝濕度控制設備。
The second phase is funded contingently, so it may stop if donations fall short.
專案第二階段的資金是有條件提供的，所以如果捐款不足，可能會停止。
- conditionally
the closest everyday choice; emphasizes that a condition must be met
- provisionally
stresses that an arrangement is temporary or subject to later confirmation
- dependently
rare; stresses reliance on another factor rather than a formal condition
- unconditionally
with no condition or requirement attached
- absolutely
completely and without qualification
文法句型
contingently + verb
be + contingently + past participle
contingently on + noun phrase
用法筆記
This is a formal and uncommon adverb. It is most natural in legal, financial, academic, or administrative writing when an approval, payment, right, or plan depends on a later condition. In everyday speech, an if-clause is usually clearer.
常見錯誤
Do not use 'contingently' as a casual synonym for 'maybe'. Say 'I might come tomorrow,' not 'I will contingently come tomorrow.'
Do not leave the condition unstated in learner writing. 'The offer was accepted contingently' is clearer if you add the condition: 'pending a background check' or 'if funding is approved.'