Ceiling and wall lights can operate independently.

天花板和墙上的灯能够独立操控。

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They can operate independently, but people crave all three for an ideal relationship.

它们可以单独运作，但是人们希望能在理想的关系里同时拥有三者。

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Both galleries operate independently of the auction houses, but the relationships are close.

两间画廊都在拍卖行之下独自运作，但彼此的关系紧密。

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GlaxoSmithKline has a system by which different research institutes operate independently, competing with one another.

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Academies are state funded, but privately-run schools which operate independently of their local education authority.

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Inspectors general are watchdogs within a federal agency and are supposed to operate independently.

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