mass noun
1
- the release of a prisoner temporarily (for a special purpose) or permanently before the expiry of a sentence, on the promise of good behaviour假释：
he committed a burglary while on parole.
他在假释期内又犯了入室盗窃罪。
1.1
- count noun historical a promise or undertaking given by a prisoner of war not to escape or, if released, to return to custody under stated conditions〈史〉（战俘所作不逃跑或获释后按规定回来受监管的）宣誓; 诺言。
2
- Linguistics the actual linguistic behaviour or performance of individuals, in contrast to the linguistic system of a community【语言学】言语。与LANGUE相对。
with obj.(一般作be paroled)
- release (a prisoner) on parole假释; 有条件地释放（囚犯）：
he was paroled after serving nine months of a two-year sentence.
他在服满两年刑期的九个月后获得假释。
派生词
parolee
noun词源
late 15th cent.: from Old French, literally 'word', also 'formal promise', from ecclesiastical Latin parabola 'speech'; compare with PAROL.