independence
noun [ U ] uk/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dəns/ us/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dəns/
B2 （国家的）独立
freedom from being governed or ruled by another country
Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1821. 墨西哥于1821年脱离西班牙获得独立
Synonyms: autonomyhome ruleself-determinationself-governmentself-rulesovereignty
B1 自主，自立，独立
the ability to live your life without being helped or influenced by other people
It's important that parents should allow their children some independence. 父母让子女在一定程度上独立非常重要。
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- Britain conceded independence to India in 1948.
- The country declared independence in 1952.
- Mexico gained its independence from Spain in l821.
- The country has been able to celebrate the return of its independence so brutally snuffed out in 1940.
- They were the only country to argue for even token recognition of the Baltic states' independence.