colon
colon — noun
1. the section of the bowel between the small intestine and the rectum, where the b
the section of the bowel between the small intestine and the rectum, where the body draws water out of waste food
The doctor told Priya that eating more fibre keeps her colon healthy.
collocation: colon health / keep colon healthy
A small growth was found in Tomás's colon during a routine check-up.
passive: was found in [sb]'s colon
The nurse explained how water is absorbed from food in the colon.
People with a family history of colon problems should see a doctor regularly.
After surgery on his colon, Rohan stayed in the hospital for three days.
- large intestine
broader term that includes both colon and rectum; used more in everyday speech
- bowel
less specific; refers to the whole intestinal tract, not just the colon
- small intestine
the upper part of the bowel where most nutrients are absorbed, located before the colon
用法筆記
Frequently appears in medical contexts with collocations like colon cancer, colonoscopy, and colon health. The plural form colons is rare in medical use.
常見錯誤
2. the punctuation mark (:) that writers put before a list of items, a long quotati
the punctuation mark (:) that writers put before a list of items, a long quotation, or an explanation that connects to the statement before it
The teacher wrote on the board: 'Bring your notebook, pencil, and ruler tomorrow.'
punctuation: colon before a quotation
Yara learned that a colon works well before a list in formal essays.
punctuation: colon before a list
The email began with 'Dear Mr. Chen:' and then continued with the message.
Her reason was simple: she had never enjoyed working in an office.
Please bring these supplies: glue, scissors, coloured paper, and markers.
用法筆記
In British English, a colon is often followed by a lower-case letter unless it introduces a full sentence. In American English, a capital letter after a colon is common when introducing an independent clause.
常見錯誤
3. the official currency of Costa Rica, and the former currency of El Salvador befo
the official currency of Costa Rica, and the former currency of El Salvador before it adopted the US dollar in 2001
Diego paid forty colones for a fresh mango at the market in San José.
collocation: pay + [number] + colones
One colon in Costa Rica is divided into one hundred centimos.
Leila checked how many colones she would receive for each US dollar.
Hotels in Costa Rica often show prices in both colones and US dollars.
Before El Salvador adopted the US dollar, people used the colon for daily purchases.
用法筆記
The plural form is colones (not colons). The currency code for the Costa Rican colon is CRC. El Salvador adopted the US dollar in 2001 and no longer uses the colon.