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-derivedCommon 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.