independent
单词辨析：
指国家独立自主、不受其他国家管理或控制的，也可指人有主见而不依赖他人的。
That country didn't become independent until 1947.
那个国家直到1947年才独立。
Susan is an independent young woman.
苏珊是一位有主见的年轻女性。
指国家、地区或组织享有自治权的。
How many autonomous regions does China have?
中国有多少个自治区？
Does the state have an autonomous government?
那个州有自治政府吗？
相关例句：
A number of low-budget independent films brought new directors and actors to the fore.
许多低成本独立制作的电影使新导演和新演员崭露头角。
Singapore seceded from the Federation of Malaysia and became an independent sovereign state
新加坡脱离马来西亚联邦成为一个独立的主权国家。
A survey of retired people has indicated that most are independent and enjoying life
对退休人员的调查表明，大部分人都自食其力，享受生活。
Your questions should be independent of each other
你的问题应该彼此无关。
He taught chemistry at a leading independent school.
他在一所重点私立中学教化学。
She would like to be financially independent
她希望在经济上能够自立。