colon
US /ˈkoʊ.lən/
UK /ˈkoʊ.lən/
1.
冒号
a punctuation mark (:) used to precede a list of items, a quotation, or an expansion or explanation.
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The recipe requires the following ingredients: flour, sugar, and eggs.
食谱需要以下配料：面粉、糖和鸡蛋。
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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.
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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。
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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。