a.

1. 独立的，自治的，自主的[（+of）]
   Many colonies in Africa became independent nations in the 1950's.

   非洲许多殖民地在二十世纪五十年代成了独立国家。

2. 有独立心的；自立的[（+of）]
   My elder sisters and brothers have moved away from home and are now independent.

   我的哥哥姐姐已从家里搬了出去，现在都自立了。

3. 单独的；分开的[（+of）]
   an independent food store

   单独经营的食品店

4. 无党派的[Z]
   One third of votes went to the independent candidate.

   三分之一的选票被这位无党派候选人得了。

5. （收入等）足够维持闲居生活的[Z]

n.[C]

1. 独立自主的人
2. 无党派者

adj.

1. free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.
   ▸(of a country) self-governing.
   ▸not supported by public funds:

   an independent school.
2. not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence.
   ▸capable of acting or thinking for oneself.
3. not connected with another; separate:
   we need two independent witnesses to testify.
4. (Independent) historical Congregational.

n.