"independent" in Chinese (Simplified)
独立的自主的
Definition
不受他人控制或影响,能够自己思考或行动。它可以用来形容人、国家、机构,或某人生活和工作的方式。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常见搭配有 'be independent from/of'、'be financially independent'、'an independent country'、'an independent study'。用来形容人时,通常是褒义,表示有主见、靠自己。不要和 'individual' 混淆,后者更强调“个体的”或“独特的”。
Examples
She is very independent and likes to do things alone.
她很**独立**,喜欢自己做事情。
The country became independent many years ago.
这个国家很多年前就**独立**了。
He wants to be independent from his parents.
他想在经济和生活上**独立**,不依赖父母。
My sister moved out at twenty because she wanted to be more independent.
我姐姐二十岁就搬出去住了,因为她想更**独立**一些。
She runs an independent bookstore downtown.
她在市中心经营一家**独立**书店。
After getting a full-time job, he finally felt financially independent.
找到全职工作后,他终于觉得自己在经济上**独立**了。