probation
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/prəʊˈbeɪʃn/
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/prəˈbeɪʃn/
A period when someone who did something wrong doesn't go to jail but has to follow certain rules and meet regularly with a special officer.
Sarah's on probation, so she meets her probation officer every week.
莎拉正在接受緩刑,所以她每週都要見她的緩刑官。
A trial period at a new job to see if you're fit for the position.
Jake is on probation at his new job until they decide if he's a good fit.
傑克在新工作中處於試用期,直到他們決定他是否適合這個職位。
A time when a student must get better at their studies or behavior to avoid getting into trouble.
After failing his exams, Mark was put on probation and needs to improve his grades.
考試不及格後,馬克被處以試用期,並需要提高他的成績。