n.独立；自立
The country attained its independence in 1972. 这个国家在1972年获得了独立。
The government adopted an uncompromising posture on the issue of independence. 政府在独立的问题上采取了毫不妥协的态度。
I tried to preserve my independence. 我试图保持自己的独立性。
This money gives me independence from my family. 这笔钱使我能离家自立了。
Americans value independence， even when they're getting older. 美国人很看重自立，甚至当他们年迈已老也一样。
I will never engage myself to one who has no manly independence. 我永远不会爱上一个没有男子气概，不能自立的人。
