working for yourself and not employed by a company, etc.个体经营的；自雇的；单干的◆a self-employed designer自己单干的设计师◆If you are self-employed you may need to hire an accountant.如果自行经营，可能需要雇用一名会计。◆retirement plans for the self-employed(= people who are self-employed)自雇者的退休计划▸ˌself-emˈployment