independence
意味: The state of being free from outside control; self-reliance
Independence is the state of being free from the control, influence, or support of others. It can refer to a nation's freedom from foreign rule, or to personal self-reliance and the ability to think and act for oneself.
例文
- The country gained independence in 1947. 该国于1947年获得独立。El país ganó la independencia en 1947.その国は1947年に独立を達成した。그 나라는 1947년에 독립을 달성했다.
- Young adults often seek financial independence from their parents. 年轻人往往寻求经济上独立于父母。Los jóvenes adultos a menudo buscan independencia financiera de sus padres.若い成人はしばしば両親からの経済的独立を求める。젊은 성인들은 흔히 부모로부터의 경제적 독립을 추구한다.
- The judge must maintain independence from political pressure. 法官必须保持不受政治压力的独立性。El juez debe mantener independencia de la presión política.裁判官は政治的圧力からの独立を維持しなければならない。판사는 정치적 압력으로부터의 독립을 유지해야 한다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: general
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From 'in-' (not) + 'dependence'. 'Depend' comes from Latin 'dependere' meaning 'to hang from', from 'de-' (from) + 'pendere' (to hang). Independence literally means 'not hanging from another'. Popularised by the American Declaration (1776).
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
ストーリーと豆知識
Independence Day celebrations occur worldwide. The United States celebrates on 4th July, marking the 1776 Declaration of Independence. India celebrates on 15th August, remembering freedom from British rule in 1947. These holidays typically feature parades, fireworks, and patriotic displays.
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