independence
[ˌɪn.dɪ'pen.dənts] noun uncountable
IMPROVER
■freedom from being governed or ruled by another country （国家的）独立•Mexico gained its independence from Spain in l821.墨西哥于1821年脱离西班牙独立。 ADVANCED
■the ability to live your life without being helped or influenced by other people 自主，自立，独立•It's important that parents should allow their children some independence.父母让子女在一定程度上独立非常重要。 |