“Independent” 是一个常用的英文形容词，表示“独立的、自主的”。在实际使用中，它常与某些介词或名词搭配形成固定表达。以下是一些常见的搭配及例句，供英语学习者参考。
1. independent of
这是最常见的搭配，表示“不依赖于……；不受……影响”。
- The research was conducted independent of any government funding.
- Her decision was made independent of outside pressure.
2. independent from
在某些语境下也可使用 “independent from”，但不如 “independent of” 常见。多用于强调脱离某个实体或控制。
- The country declared itself independent from colonial rule.
- He became financially independent from his parents at age 22.
3. financially independent
经济独立。
- Many young adults strive to become financially independent after graduation.
4. politically independent
政治上独立（或无党派）。
- She ran for office as a politically independent candidate.
5. an independent country / state / nation
一个独立的国家。
- After the war, it became an independent country.
6. independent study / research / work
自主进行的学习、研究或工作。
- She completed an independent study on climate change.
小贴士
在正式写作和标准英语中，“independent of” 是最推荐使用的搭配。而 “independent from” 虽然存在，但在多数情况下可被 “independent of” 替代。