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probation

🇬🇧 UK/prәu'beiʃәn/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A trial period to test someone's suitability for a job; a legal sentence allowing offenders to remain free under certain conditions instead of going to prison.

试用期;见习期;缓刑

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
probto test, to approve, to disapprove
+
ationact, process, state
=probation

Common Collocations

  • 1.on probation处于试用期;处于缓刑期
  • 2.probation period试用期;见习期
  • 3.probation officer缓刑监督官
  • 4.serve probation服缓刑

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The new employee is still on probation and will be reviewed after three months.

  • 2.

    The judge sentenced him to two years of probation instead of prison time.

  • 3.

    She successfully completed her probation period and was offered a permanent contract.

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