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semi-independent

/sem-ee-in-di-pen-duhnt/US // ˌsɛm iˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt //

半独立的,半独立,半独立的机构,半独立式

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : having substantial self-government in regard to local matters but subordinate in such external matters as foreign policy; semiautonomous.

Examples

  • The Independent, quoted the duo as saying “we have some offers but we cannot say anything at the moment.”

  • Here they are semi-touching at a grocery store; she likes kombucha.

  • The issue polls well among Democratic, Republican, and independent voters.

  • For the last nine years, they have battled secular Baluch nationalists who would like to see an independent Baluchistan.

  • I am reminded of the story of Senator Bernie Sanders (Independent, VT) walking along the shores of Lake Champlain.

  • So far Murat had always held subordinate commands; his great ambition was to become the commander-in-chief of an independent army.

  • In a strict sense, of course, no child's drawing is absolutely spontaneous and independent of external stimulus and guidance.

  • Many persons impede their execution by not keeping the thumb independent enough of the rest of the hand.

  • While the majority pulled in one way there was an active minority that wished the Nana to set up an independent kingdom.

  • Divine Providence is about to place independence within our reach, in a manner most acceptable to a free and independent people.