index

名词 index:

1. a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
2. 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
   同义词：index number, indicant, indicator
3. a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
   同义词：exponent, power
4. an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed
5. the finger next to the thumb
   同义词：index finger, forefinger

动词 index:

1. list in an index
2. provide with an index
3. adjust through indexation

1. The book is not well indexed.
   这部书索引做得不好。
2. The index is arranged in alphabetical order.
   这索引是按字母顺序排列的。
3. Do you know the price index in the city?
   你知道这个城市的物价指数吗？
4. The book will be indexed in the next edition so as to make it more useful.
   为了使它更实用，这本书在下一版本中将编有索引。

in.dex

n.（名词）
【复数】 in.dex.es 或 in.di.ces [-d-sôz.]
Abbr. ind.Something that serves to guide, point out, or otherwise facilitate reference, especially:
缩写 ind.索引：一种用以指引、指示或方便寻找资料的东西
An alphabetized list of names, places, and subjects treated in a printed work, giving the page or pages on which each item is mentioned.
索引：按字母顺序排列的人名、地名和印刷品内容名称，并在每个后面注上页码
A thumb index.
拇指索引
A table, file, or catalog.
目录：表格目录，文件目录或内容目录
Something that reveals or indicates; a sign:
表示：具有暗示或揭示作用的东西；信号：
例句：
.Her face . . . was a fair index to her disposition.(Samuel Butler)
.她的脸是显示她气质的一个很好的指标.(塞缪尔·巴特勒)

Printing A character (F) used in printing to call attention to a particular paragraph or section.Also called fist ,hand
【印刷术】 指示格：印刷中使用的一个空格(F)以引起人们对某一特定段落或部分的重视也作 fist,hand
An indicator or a pointer, as on a scientific instrument.
标记，指标：标记或指标符号，如在科学仪器上的

Mathematics A number or symbol, often written as a subscript or superscript to a mathematical expression, that indicates an operation to be performed on, an ordering relation involving, or a use of the associated expression.
【数学】 指数，根指数：一个数或符号，多写于数学表达式的下部或上部，表示一个有待完成的计算，或相应的次序关系，或一个相关表达的运用
A number derived from a formula, used to characterize a set of data.
指数：程式中的一个数字，用以表示一系列数据的性质
Index Roman Catholic Church A list formerly published by Church authority, restricting or forbidding the reading of certain books.
Index 【罗马天主教】 禁书录：以前由教会权威公布的清单，规定限制或禁止阅读的某些书籍
v.tr.（及物动词）
in.dexed,in.dex.ing,in.dex.es
To furnish with an index:
为…编索引：编纂一个目录、索引：
例句：
index a book.
将书编索引

To enter in an index.
入索引：把…编入索引
To indicate or signal.
指示：表明或指示
To adjust through indexation.
修改，调整：运用指数的编程程序来修订

来源：
Middle English [forefinger]
中古英语 [食指]
from Latin * see deik-
源自 拉丁语 *参见 deik-

【引伸】
in.dex.er
n.（名词）