independentKK [ˏɪndɪˋpɛndənt] /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/形容詞1獨立的、自主的The country became independent after decades of colonial rule.這個國家在數十年殖民統治後獨立了。2自立的、不依賴他人的She has been financially independent since she was twenty.她從二十歲起就經濟獨立。3有主見的、獨立思考的He is an independent thinker who rarely follows the crowd.他思想獨立,很少隨波逐流。4獨立經營的、獨資的A small independent bookstore opened across the street.街對面開了一家小型獨立書店。5公正的、不受影響的The city ordered an independent review of the accident.市政府下令對這起事故進行獨立調查。顯示全部 8 個義項形容詞6無黨籍的、無黨派的Two independent candidates are running for mayor this year.今年有兩位無黨籍候選人參選市長。7互不相關的、各自獨立的Three independent studies reached exactly the same conclusion.三項互不相關的研究得出了完全相同的結論。名詞1無黨籍人士、獨立參選人The seat was won by an independent with strong local support.這個席位由一位地方支持度很高的無黨籍人士拿下。