[] the act of linking things; the state of being linked 连接；联系◆We examine proposals to ensure linkage with company policy. 我们审查了建议书以确保能符合公司政策。
[] a connection between things （事物间的）联系◆The study identified important linkages between economic and political change. 这项研究指出了经济与政治变革之间的重要联系。
[] an agreement to work with another company or organization to achieve something （为实现目标，与另一家公司或机构的）合作协定◆We have established a linkage with a local college to provide training for new recruits. 我们就新聘人员培训一事已与当地一所大学订立了合作协议。
[] the act of making one part of an agreement depend on another 挂鈎◆the linkage of pay to productivity 工资与生产率的挂鈎