[] (; ) (usually be indexed) to link wages, payments, etc. to the level of prices of particular items, so that they both increase at the same rate 将（工资、付款等）与（物价水准等）挂鈎；使指数化◆Salaries are indexed to the rate of inflation. 工资与通货膨胀率挂鈎。◆Interest on the bond is indexed to the price of oil. 债券利息与石油价格挂鈎。