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probation

英/pɹəʊbˈeɪʃən/
美/pɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/
01n.

鉴定, 查验, 证明, 试用, 察看, 缓刑

a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership; a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself; (law) a way of dealing with offenders without imprisoning them; a defendant found guilty of a crime is released by the court without imprisonment subject to conditions imposed by the court

02n.

监督考察;缓刑(依法律制度)