Be independent of sb
独立───independent;某人───someone
They were a proud and independent people.───他们是一个独立而自尊的民族。
The region was effectively independent.───该地区实际上是独立的。
He was very independent and self-willed.───他非常独立而且倔强。
To secure control he had to agree to abide by a series of editorial standards, to be policed by an independent special committee.───为了获得控制权，他不得不同意遵守由一个独立的特别委员会制定的一系列编辑标准。
Beethoven, one of the composers of all time, would not have produced his music without a strong independent self-esteem.───贝多芬，历史上著名的作曲家之一，如果没有足够强的独立自尊心，也不可能创作出他的乐章。
"They're all approved by the shareholders as well as the independent compensation committees in each one of the companies, " he said.───在每一个公司，他们都得到了股东和独立补偿委员会的支持。
The seasons change, independent of anyone's wishes.
Initiative, independent and good communication skill.
An assessment by an independent educational psychologist was essential.
Although she is young, she is very independent.
Children should be encouraged to be independent thinkers.