autonomous

• adj. 自治的；自主的；自发的

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英文词源

autonomous (adj.)

1800, from Greek autonomos "having one's own laws," of animals, "feeding or ranging at will," from autos "self" (see auto-) + nomos "law" (see numismatics). Compare privilege. Used mostly in metaphysics and politics; see autonomic.

双语例句

1. Although officially a dependent territory the island is effectively autonomous.

虽然正式说来这个岛是附属领土,但实际上是自治的.

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2. Each of the U.S. states has an autonomous government.

美国的每个州都有一个自治政府.

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3. Is man really free? Can man live independently, autonomous from God?

究竟人“自由” 吗 ?人可离开上帝自主生活(autonomous) 吗 ?

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4. The majority of Scots favour an autonomous Scotland involving devolution or complete independence.

大多数苏格兰人都赞成一个中央权力下放自治苏格兰或完全独立.

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5. This is a matter that comes within the jurisdiction of the autonomous region.

这件事是属于自治区权限以内的事务.

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