名词

1. 缓刑期
[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;Probation is a period of time during which a person who has committed a crime has to obey the law and be supervised by a probation officer, rather than being sent to prison.

2. 试用期；见习期
[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;Probation is a period of time during which someone is judging your character and ability while you work, in order to see if you are suitable for that type of work.

1. (law) a way of dealing with offenders without imprisoning them
[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;a defendant found guilty of a crime is released by the court without imprisonment subject to conditions imposed by the court

[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;[…]nbsp;e.g. probation is part of the sentencing process

2. a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself

3. a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership