In this factory the machines are not regulated ________ but are jointly controlled by a central computer system.
句意:在这个工厂里,机器不是单独管理的,而是由中央计算机系统共同控制的。individually 单独地,与后面的jointly相呼应。independently意为“独立地”。irrespectively意为“无关地”。irregularly意 为“不定期地;不规则地”。故选B。