在英语学习中，掌握单词的固定搭配（collocations）对提升表达准确性至关重要。“independent” 是一个常用形容词，常与特定介词、副词或名词搭配使用。以下是其常见固定搭配及例句：
1. be independent of
表示“不依赖于……；独立于……”。
Children should learn to be independent of their parents.The judiciary must be independent of political influence.
2. financially independent
指“经济上独立”。
She became financially independent at the age of 25.
3. emotionally independent
指“情感上独立”。
Being emotionally independent helps maintain healthy relationships.
4. politically independent
表示“政治上独立”。
The newspaper is known for being politically independent.
5. an independent country / state
指“一个独立的国家”。
India became an independent country in 1947.
6. independent thinker / learner
形容具有独立思考或学习能力的人。
Good education encourages students to become independent thinkers.
7. independent study / research
指自主进行的学习或研究。
He completed his thesis through independent research.
注意事项
“Independent” 后通常接 of 而非 from。例如正确说法是 “independent of”，而不是 “independent from”（虽然后者在美式英语中偶见，但标准用法仍为 of）。