1. (国家的)独立,自主
If a country has or gains independence, it has its own government and is not ruled by any other country.
independence
e.g. In 1816, Argentina declared its independence from Spain.
1816年,阿根廷宣布脱离西班牙正式独立。
e.g. ...the country's first elections since independence in 1962.
该国自 1962 年独立以来的首次选举
2. (人的)独立,自立
Someone's independence is the fact that they do not rely on other people.
e.g. He was afraid of losing his independence.
他害怕失去自己的独立性。
e.g. ...a woman's independence, capability, and power.
一个女人的独立、能力与权力