1N-UNCOUNT 缓刑期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. 缓刑期
The thief was put on probation for two years.
这个小偷被处以两年缓刑。
2N-UNCOUNT 试用期;见习期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. 试用期;见习期
Employee appointment to the Council will be subject to a term of probation of 6 months. [+ of]
被任命到理事会的员工将有6个月的见习期。
After a further four-month extension of her probation period, she was sacked.