In the Asian concept of personality, there is no ideal attached to individualism or to the independent self.

在亚洲人的人格观念中，个人主义或独立的自我并不是理想的。

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I mean to assign no negative value to either dependent or independent self-esteem.

我无意否定依赖性自尊心或独立性自尊心。

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He was very independent and self-willed.

他非常独立而且倔强。

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This represents the short time Texas was an independent nation battling Mexico for self-rule.

VOA: special.2011.01.23

From the first, Syracuse is an independent polis, autonomous, self- whatever regime it wants, etc.

首先锡拉库萨是一个独立自治的城邦,如,可以独立地决定政体

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But Gomez ends "Try to Remember" on a positive note, as Gabi gains self-confidence, educates herself and finds the strength to become an independent young woman.

VOA: standard.2010.07.22

Liberal Democrat deputy leader Simon Hughes noted that the report said legislation was essential to underpin the independent self-regulatory system.

BBC: PM 'wary' of Leveson recommendations on press law

Lord Justice Leveson has recommended an independent self-regulatory body for the newspaper industry, backed up by legislation to ensure its independence and effectiveness.

BBC: Lord Justice Leveson

In his report into press standards and ethics last week, Lord Justice Leveson recommended an independent self-regulatory watchdog for the press, backed by legislation.

BBC: Leveson: Internet needs new privacy laws