independence/ˌɪndɪ'pendəns/

n.

➊ political freedom from control by another country

➋ freedom and ability to make your own decisions, organize your own life, etc.

n. [U]

➊ （国家）独立：The United States declared its independence in 1776. 美国于1776年宣布独立。

◇[independence from sth] India gained independence from Britain in 1947. 印度于1947年脱离英国获得独立。

➋ 自立，独立：Parents should allow their children some independence. 父母亲应该给予他们的孩子一些独立的空间。

构词independent + -ce

音组-dence/-dəns/

coincidence; evidence; independence