colon

US /ˈkoʊ.lən/
UK /ˈkoʊ.lən/
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1.

冒号

a punctuation mark (:) used to precede a list of items, a quotation, or an expansion or explanation.

:
The recipe requires the following ingredients: flour, sugar, and eggs.
食谱需要以下配料面粉、糖和鸡蛋。
He quoted a famous line from the play: "To be or not to be."
他引用了剧中的一句名言“生存还是毁灭。”
2.

结肠, 大肠

the main part of the large intestine, extending from the cecum to the rectum.

:
The doctor examined the patient's colon for any abnormalities.
医生检查了患者的结肠是否有异常。
A healthy diet is important for maintaining a healthy colon.
健康的饮食对保持健康的结肠很重要。