independent
US /ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
UK /ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
1.
獨立的, 自主的
free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.
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The country gained its independent status in 1960.
該國於1960年獲得獨立地位。
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She is a strong, independent woman.
她是一個堅強、獨立的女人。
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獨立的, 不相關的
not connected with another or with each other; separate.
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These two issues are completely independent of each other.
這兩個問題彼此完全獨立。
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The study found no independent evidence to support the claim.
該研究沒有發現支持這一主張的獨立證據。
1.
獨立人士, 無黨派人士
an independent person or body.
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The committee is composed of independents.
該委員會由獨立人士組成。
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He ran for office as an independent.
他作為獨立人士競選公職。