名词

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.

2. (人的)独立,自立
Someone's independence is the fact that they do not rely on other people.

1. the successful ending of the American Revolution

e.g. they maintained close relations with England even after independence

2. freedom from control or influence of another or others

Synonym: independency