probation /prәu'beiʃәn/

Meaning

English definition

• (n.) a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
• (n.) a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself
• (n.) (law) a way of dealing with offenders without imprisoning them; a defendant found guilty of a crime is released by the court without imprisonment…

Chinese translation

• n. 鉴定, 查验, 证明, 试用, 察看, 缓刑
• [医] 审辨, 试验, 鉴定, 试用, 见习

Word details

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

/prәu'beiʃәn/

Syllables

3

Exam levels

IELTS

Frequency

Zipf 3.79 · Super Rare

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