“probation”在英语中的释义

noun

1. A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may be removed if certain conditions are not met.

   • You'll be on probation for first six months. After that, if you work out, they'll hire you permanently.

2. (law) A type of sentence where convicted criminals are permitted to continue living in a community but will automatically be sent to jail if they violate certain conditions.

   • He got two years probation for robbery.

3. A testing period of time.

4. (archaic) The act of testing; proof.