This is misguided. Remember that central bank independence is an instrumental goal—it is a means towards an end, not a goal in itself.

这种说法误导了人，应该记住央行的独立性对实现目标有所帮助--它是一种达到终点的手段而本身并不是目标。

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The second goal is to contribute to restoring professional independence.

第二个目标是要有助于重建专业独立性。

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France sought total domination of Europe. This goal was obstructed by British independence and Britain's efforts throughout the continent to thwart Napoleon; through treaties.

法国力图统治整个欧洲，而英国的自主及其力图在整个欧洲大陆挫败拿破仑的种种努力都是法国实现这一目标的障碍。

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You probably work hard, whether for yourself, your boss, or your clients, recognizing the value of put in the effort when the goal is financial independence.

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Although Mr Bush's ultimate goal is energy independence, he would presumably prefer to be dependent on ethanol from friendly countries such as Brazil and Colombia than on oil from hostile places like Iran and Venezuela.

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Set a goal for their independence.

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