() (; ) if a bond, pension, wage, etc. is index-linked, its value or payments vary according to the rate of inflation (= a general rise in the price of goods and services)与指数挂钩的（根据通货膨胀率调整的）◆We offer an index-linked policy where the sum insured is adjusted in line with general rises in costs.我们提供指数化保险单，其投保金额是根据成本的总体上升额度而调整的。▸ˌindex-ˈlinking