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self-sufficient

/ˌsɛlf səˈfɪʃənt/

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1 · adjective

able to provide what is needed without outside help

自给自足的

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Solar panels helped the island become more self-sufficient in energy.
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太阳能板帮助这座岛提高了能源自给能力。
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Pronunciation: /ˌsɛlf səˈfɪʃənt/

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