independent

独立的、自主的

The country became independent after decades of colonial rule.

这个国家在数十年殖民统治后独立了。

自立的、不依赖他人的

She has been financially independent since she was twenty.

她从二十岁起就经济独立。

有主见的、独立思考的

He is an independent thinker who rarely follows the crowd.

他思想独立，很少随波逐流。

独立经营的、独资的

A small independent bookstore opened across the street.

街对面开了一家小型独立书店。

公正的、不受影响的

The city ordered an independent review of the accident.

市政府下令对这起事故进行独立调查。

无党籍的、无党派的

Two independent candidates are running for mayor this year.

今年有两位无党籍候选人参选市长。

互不相关的、各自独立的

Three independent studies reached exactly the same conclusion.

三项互不相关的研究得出了完全相同的结论。

无党籍人士、独立参选人

The seat was won by an independent with strong local support.

这个席位由一位地方支持度很高的无党籍人士拿下。