index

US /ˈɪn.deks/
UK /ˈɪn.deks/
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1.

索引, 目录

an alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc., with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book or periodical

:
Look up the topic in the index at the back of the book.
在书后的索引中查找该主题。
The report includes a comprehensive index of all cited sources.
该报告包含所有引用来源的综合索引
2.

指数, 指标

a sign or measure of something

:
The stock market index showed a slight increase.
股市指数略有上涨。
The consumer price index is used to measure inflation.
消费者物价指数用于衡量通货膨胀。
3.

食指, 指针

a pointer or indicator, especially the forefinger

:
He pointed with his index finger.
他用食指指着。
The index of the machine indicates the current pressure.
机器的指针指示当前压力。
1.

索引, 编入索引

record (names, subjects, etc.) in an index

:
We need to index all the new documents.
我们需要索引所有新文档。
The software automatically indexes the content of web pages.
该软件自动索引网页内容。
2.

挂钩, 调整

adjust (wages, pensions, or prices) according to a price index

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Salaries are indexed to inflation to maintain purchasing power.
工资与通货膨胀挂钩,以保持购买力。
The government decided to index pensions to the cost of living.
政府决定将养老金与生活成本挂钩