autonomous /ɑˈtɑːnəməs/ adjective Learner's definition of AUTONOMOUS
[more autonomous; most autonomous]
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: existing or acting separately from other things or people : independent自主的;独立的 -
autonomous [=distinct, unrelated] historical events单独的历史事件
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an autonomous [=separate] women's studies program单独进行的女性研究计划
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Many disabled children become autonomous [=self-sufficient] adults.许多有残障的孩子长大后都能够自立。
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: having the power or right to govern itself自治的