n.獨立；自立

The country attained its independence in 1972. 這個國家在1972年獲得了獨立。

The government adopted an uncompromising posture on the issue of independence. 政府在獨立的問題上采取了毫不妥協(xié)的態(tài)度。

I tried to preserve my independence. 我試圖保持自己的獨立性。

This money gives me independence from my family. 這筆錢使我能離家自立了。

Americans value independence， even when they're getting older. 美國人很看重自立，甚至當(dāng)他們年邁已老也一樣。

I will never engage myself to one who has no manly independence. 我永遠(yuǎn)不會愛上一個沒有男子氣概，不能自立的人。