independent
US /ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
UK /ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
1.
独立的, 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.
该国于1960年获得独立地位。
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She is a strong, independent woman.
她是一个坚强、独立的女人。
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独立的, 不相关的
not connected with another or with each other; separate.
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These two issues are completely independent of each other.
这两个问题彼此完全独立。
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The study found no independent evidence to support the claim.
该研究没有发现支持这一主张的独立证据。
1.
独立人士, 无党派人士
an independent person or body.
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The committee is composed of independents.
该委员会由独立人士组成。
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He ran for office as an independent.
他作为独立人士竞选公职。