index /ˈindeks/ I. n. ［c］ 1. 索引：compile an index 编索引；card indexes in a library 图书馆的卡片索引 The index is arranged in alphabetical order. 这索引是按字母顺序排列的。 2. 标志：These new ideas in education are an index of change to come. 这些教育上的新思想是即将发生变革的标志。3.指数：comprehensive index 综合指数；the cost of living index 生活费指数 ‖II. vt. 为…做索引，把…编入索引：All persons and places mentioned are carefully indexed. 所有被提到的人名和地名都被精心编入索引。The book is not well indexed. 这本书的索引编得不好。