independence

US [ˌɪndɪˈpendəns]
UK [.ɪndɪ'pendəns]
  • n.独立;独立性;自恃心;独立不羁的精神
  • Web自主;自立;独立自主
independence
n.
1.
~ (from sb/sth)
独立freedom from political control by other countries
Cuba gained independence from Spain in 1898.
古巴于 1898 年脱离西班牙而获得独立。
2.
独立(之日)the time when a country gains freedom from political control by another country
independence celebrations
独立纪念庆典
the first elections since independence
独立之后的第一次选举
3.
自主;自立the freedom to organize your own life, make your own decisions, etc. without needing help from other people
He values his independence.
他珍惜他的独立自主。
a woman's financial independence
妇女在经济上的自立

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