independent clause
US /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt klɔːz/
UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt klɔːz/
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獨立子句, 主句
a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence, containing a subject and a predicate
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An independent clause expresses a complete thought.
獨立子句表達一個完整的意思。
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The sentence 'She sings beautifully' is an independent clause.
句子「她唱得很美」是一個獨立子句。