1. | ~ (from sb/sth) 独立freedom from political control by other countries |
Cuba gained independence from Spain in 1898. 古巴于 1898 年脱离西班牙而获得独立。 |
2. | 独立(之日)the time when a country gains freedom from political control by another country |
independence celebrations 独立纪念庆典 | |
the first elections since independence 独立之后的第一次选举 |
3. | 自主;自立the freedom to organize your own life, make your own decisions, etc. without needing help from other people |
He values his independence. 他珍惜他的独立自主。 | |
a woman's financial independence 妇女在经济上的自立 |