probation /proʊˈbeɪʃən/ noun Learner's definition of PROBATION
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: a situation or period of time in which a person who is starting a new job is tested and watched to see if that person is able to do the job properly试用（期）；见习（期） [noncount]
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[noncount] law : a situation or period of time in which a person who has committed a crime is allowed to stay out of prison if that person behaves well, does not commit another crime, etc.缓刑（期） -
He hoped that the judge would grant him probation.他希望法官会判他缓刑。
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He was sentenced to one year's probation.他被判一年缓刑。
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He was sent back to prison for violating his probation.他因为违反缓刑规定被送回了监狱。
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She was arrested while on probation.她在服缓刑时被逮捕了。
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[noncount] US : a situation or period of time in which a person who has made a serious mistake or done something bad is watched and must behave well in order not to be seriously punished察看（期）；考察（期） -
Instead of firing her, they put/placed her on probation.他们没有开除她，而是对她进行留职察看。
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The student was placed on probation for copying test answers.这个学生因考试抄袭答案而被留校察看。