independent

• 形容人或事物不受外部控制、不依赖他人、自主自立的；也指国家拥有主权、不受他国支配。

Describes a person, country, or thing that is free from outside control and not subject to another's authority.

1. Free from outside controlB1formal

   Not subject to control by others; self-governing or autonomous.

   独立的

   • The country became independent in 1960.
   • She runs an independent business.
   • The committee is independent of the government.

   同义词autonomousfreeself-governingsovereignunconstraineduncontrolled

   反义词controlleddependentdominatedsubjectsubjugatedsubordinate

2. Self-reliantA2formal

   Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence.

   独立的

   • He is financially independent from his parents.
   • She is a very independent child who can dress herself.
   • They want to live an independent life.

   同义词autonomousself-containedself-reliantself-sufficientself-supportingself-sustaining

   反义词dependentreliantsubservient

3. Not connected or relatedB2formal

   Not connected with another or with each other; separate.

   独立的

   • The two studies were conducted by independent researchers.
   • The witness gave an independent account of the accident.
   • These are independent events that do not affect each other.

   同义词autonomousdetacheddiscretedistinctseparateunattachedunconnectedunrelated

   反义词connectedrelated

• 指不受他人影响或控制的人或组织，常用于政治或个人语境中，表示在意见、行为或管理上独立自主。

A noun referring to a person or entity that is not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, or governance; often used in political or personal contexts.

1. Self-sufficient personB1formal

   A person who does not rely on others for support or decisions.

   独立的人

   • She has always been an independent, making her own choices.
   • He is a true independent, never asking for help.
   • The organization supports young independents in their careers.

   同义词individualistself-starter

   反义词chargedependentward

2. Political independentB2formal

   A voter or candidate who does not belong to any political party.

   独立候选人

   • The independent won the election by appealing to moderate voters.
   • Many independents are crucial in swing states.
   • She registered as an independent to avoid party bias.

   同义词nonpartisanunaffiliated