[] the act of linking things; the state of being linked连接；联系◆We examine proposals to ensure linkage with company policy.我们审查了建议书以确保能符合公司政策。 [] a connection between things（事物间的）联系◆The study identified important linkages between economic and political change.这项研究指出了经济与政治变革之间的重要联系。 [] an agreement to work with another company or organization to achieve something（为实现目标，与另一家公司或机构的）合作协定◆We have established a linkage with a local college to provide training for new recruits.我们就新聘人员培训一事已与当地一所大学订立了合作协议。 [] the act of making one part of an agreement depend on another挂钩◆the linkage of pay to productivity工资与生产率的挂钩