1 independent /ˌɪndəˈpɛndənt/ adjective /ˌɪndəˈpɛndənt/
adjective
Learner's definition of INDEPENDENT
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: not dependent不依靠的;不依賴的: such as
a : not controlled or ruled by another country不受制於他國的;獨立的 b : not controlled by other people不受制於他人的;自主的 -
They have a good deal of independent authority.他們有相當多的自主權。
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an independent investigator [=a person who is not directly involved in a situation or dispute and who is free to investigate problems and make judgments about what should be done]獨立調查員
c : not requiring or relying on other people for help or support自立的;自力更生的 d : not associated with or owned by a larger business獨立經營的 -
an independent record label獨立唱片公司
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an independent film studio獨立電影制片廠
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an independent bookstore獨立書店
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They hired an independent contractor [=a person hired to do work who controls how the work is done] to fix the roof.他們僱用了一家獨立經營承包商來修屋頂。
also : produced by an independent company獨立公司制作的 2
: separate from and not connected to other people, things, etc.單獨的;與…無關的 -
Another laboratory has provided independent confirmation of the test results.另一個實驗室單獨提供了實驗結果的獨立確認。
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She is doing an independent study in Art History this semester. [=a course of study done by a student without an instructor or with help from an instructor but not as part of an organized class]這個學期她在做藝術史方面的獨立研究。
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This car has four-wheel independent suspension. [=each of the four wheels has its own set of supports for the body of the car]這輛轎車配有四輪獨立懸挂系統。
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often + of 3
[more independent; most independent] : acting or thinking freely instead of being guided by other people自主的;有主見的;有獨立見解的 -
She is a very independent person.她是個很有主見的人。
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She has an independent mind/spirit.她有獨立的思想/精神。
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She's an independent thinker.她獨立思考。
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They lead an independent life.他們過着獨立自主的生活。
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politics : not belonging to a political party無黨派的
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They were working independently from/of one another.他們各自獨立工作。
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Every store is independently owned and operated.每家商店都是自有自營的。
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She's independently wealthy.她個人很富有。
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He continues to live independently despite his injuries.盡管多處有傷,他仍然獨自生活。
2 independent /ˌɪndəˈpɛndənt/ noun
plural independents
2 independent
/ˌɪndəˈpɛndənt/
noun
plural independents
Learner's definition of INDEPENDENT
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: someone or something that is not connected to others of the same kind獨立個人;獨立事物 -
He started publishing a trendy independent [=an independent newspaper or magazine] that covers controversial topics.他開始出版一種時尚的獨立刊物,報道具有爭議的話題。
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The school left the conference to become an independent. [=a school whose sports teams are not associated with a league]那所學校的球隊脫離了聯賽,自成一體。
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politics or Independent : a person who does not belong to a political party無黨派人士