The martyr laid down his life for the cause of national independence.这位烈士是为了民族独立的事业而献身的。
By the time they get to that age they will value their independence.当他们到了那年龄时他们会珍视自己的独立性。
补充资料
[同义词] autonomy, liberty
[反义词] dependence
[词源]<中古拉丁语independentia(独立)