conˈtingency fund ( conˈtingency acˌcount, conˈtingency reˌserve)
noun
[] () an amount of money that sb keeps to pay for a possible future expense or loss应急基金◆We have a contingency fund for unexpected emergencies.我们准备了对付突发紧急状况的应急基金。⨁to establish / have / set up a contingency fund建立／有／设立应急基金