They found themselves unable to exercise influence and maintain independence.他们发现自己不能发挥影响力，也不能保持独立。The company is anxious to preserve its independence.公司急于保持独立。His company is a target for takeovers, but plans to stay independent.他的公司是被收购的目标，不过打算仍然保持独立。Keep the two accounts separate.就让这两个账户保持独立吧。