non-dependent
adjective (also nondependent) uk/ˌnɒn.dɪˈpen.dənt/ us/ˌnɑːn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
不依靠他人的
not needing someone's support to provide money, food, etc.
In the 1980s, only 11% of households contained a non-dependent child.
Back in the 1970s, the media portrayed her as a non-dependent modern woman. 早在20世纪70年代，媒体就把她描绘成一个不依赖他人的现代女性。
（吸食毒品）非成瘾性的
taking drugs or a drug, but able to stop if necessary; relating to taking drugs in this way
The research was based on a small study of 15 recreational nondependent drug users.
The coroner recorded a verdict of death by non-dependent drug use. 验尸官判定死因为非成瘾性吸毒。
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- Does this insurance plan provide medical care coverage for non-dependent children?
- We love each other, but in an emotionally non-dependent way.
- The screening equipment was less sensitive in females and non-dependent drinkers.