1620s, of states, from Greek autonomia "independence," noun of quality from autonomos "independent, living by one's own laws," from auto- "self" (see auto-) + nomos "custom, law" (see numismatics). Of persons, from 1803.
权威例句
1. Activists stepped up their demands for local autonomy last month.
上个月激进分子对地方自治的呼声更高了。
2. She sets a high value on autonomy.
她对自主权看得很重。
3. a campaign in Wales for greater autonomy
威尔士争取更大自治权的运动
4. Branch managers have full autonomy in their own areas.
分支机构的经理在其管辖范围内有充分的自主权.
5. They demand self - autonomy for the Palestinians.