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Index
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食指, 指数手指
the finger next to the thumb
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指数, 索引
a system that provides the amount of prices, costs, etc. so that one can compare them with their previous value
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索引, 目录
an alphabetical list of subjects, names, etc. along with the page numbers each of them occurs, coming at the end of a book
What is an "index"?
An index is a list of key terms, subjects, or topics mentioned in a book, usually found at the end. It is organized alphabetically and provides page numbers where each item can be found within the text. The index helps readers quickly locate specific information or topics in the book, making it easier to navigate large or detailed works. It is commonly used in nonfiction books, academic texts, and reference materials.
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指数, 指标
a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
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指数, 索引
a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
to index
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编制索引, 分类
to systematically organize and list items for easy reference or retrieval
Transitive: to index records or documents
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进行指数调整, 根据指数调整
to adjust wages, prices, or other economic variables according to an index
Transitive: to index prices or wages to an economic factor
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索引, 编目
to create or add an index to a document, collection, or system
Transitive: to index a document or book
index
n
indexless
adj
indexless
adj
例子
The company's performance index showed steady growth in sales and profitability over the last quarter.
The corresponding page numbers in the index led readers directly to the relevant chapters in the book.
Denmark consistently ranks high in global democracy indices due to its strong democratic institutions, commitment to human rights, and robust civil liberties.
Let's turn to the index to find that reference.
The limit of a sequence is the value it approaches as the index goes to infinity.
