independent
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独立的
able to do things as one wants without needing help from others
例子
She 's an independent woman, capable of making her own decisions and taking care of herself.
她是一个独立的女人，能够自己做决定并照顾自己。
Despite her young age, she 's quite independent, managing her own finances and responsibilities.
尽管她年纪轻轻，但她相当独立，管理着自己的财务和责任。
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独立的, 自主的
free from external control and constraint
例子
He remained independent despite pressures from his peers.
Independent decision-making is valued in leadership.
例子
After years of struggle, the nation finally became independent from colonial rule.
经过多年的斗争，这个国家终于从殖民统治中独立出来。
An independent country has the right to govern its own affairs without external interference.
一个独立的国家有权在没有外部干涉的情况下管理自己的事务。
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独立的
(of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence
例子
" She runs fast " is an independent clause.
Independent clauses can form the basis of complex sentences.
05
独立的
not controlled by a party or interest group
例子
He ran as an independent candidate.
Independent voters often swing elections.
Independent
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独立, 自由职业者
a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them
例子
She works as an independent, taking projects from several publishers.
Many journalists operate as independents rather than joining a single outlet.
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独立的
a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
例子
The senator ran as an independent in the national election.
Independents often hold the balance of power in closely divided legislatures.
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