probation
probation — 名詞
1. a system in which someone who has broken the law is allowed to remain in the com
緩刑
犯人暫不入獄，須遵守條件並定期報到的處分
a system in which someone who has broken the law is allowed to remain in the community instead of going to jail, as long as they follow strict rules and check in regularly with a court-appointed supervisor
The judge sentenced the thief to two years of probation instead of prison time.
法官判處那名竊賊兩年緩刑，不需要入獄服刑。
While on probation, Asher must report to his probation officer every month.
Asher 在緩刑期間必須每月向觀護人報到。
collocation: on probation + report to probation officer
Breaking the terms of probation can lead to an immediate jail sentence.
違反緩刑條件可能會導致立刻入獄。
The court placed the young offender on probation for twelve months.
法院判決那名少年犯緩刑十二個月。
Defne's lawyer argued for probation rather than a prison term.
Defne 的律師主張判緩刑而非監禁刑期。
- parole
refers to early release from prison, not a substitute for a prison sentence; probation avoids prison entirely
- suspended sentence
a punishment that a court decides not to enforce unless the offender commits another crime; similar in result but legally distinct from probation
- imprisonment
the state of being sent to prison, which probation is designed to avoid
- incarceration
formal term for being kept in prison
文法句型
on probation
place/put + on probation
probation period
用法筆記
Commonly used with the preposition 'on': someone is 'on probation'. If they break the rules, they may be sent to prison.
常見錯誤
2. a limited period early in someone's employment when the employer assesses their
試用期
新員工接受考核以確認是否適任的期間
a limited period early in someone's employment when the employer assesses their skills and decides whether to keep them permanently
All new employees at the company serve a three-month probation period.
這家公司所有新進員工都要經過三個月的試用期。
collocation: probation period
Erik was told he passed his probation and would now receive full benefits.
Erik 得知自己通過了試用期，將開始享有完整的福利。
During her probation, Naoko received regular feedback from her supervisor.
Naoko 在試用期間定期收到主管的回饋意見。
The manager decided to extend Vinícius's probation by another month to watch his progress.
經理決定將 Vinícius 的試用期延長一個月，以便觀察他的進步情形。
- trial period
less formal than 'probation' and used across many contexts, not just employment
- probationary period
the full formal HR term; more specific and official-sounding
- permanent employment
the status after probation is successfully completed
- tenure
long-term or permanent job status, especially in academia
文法句型
on probation
probation period
probationary period
用法筆記
In formal HR language, the adjective 'probationary' is common — e.g. 'probationary period'. The employee is referred to as being 'on probation'.
常見錯誤
3. a set period given to a student whose work or behaviour falls below the school's
留校察看
成績或行為未達標的學生必須改善的觀察期
a set period given to a student whose work or behaviour falls below the school's required standards, during which they must show improvement or risk being dismissed
Hoa was placed on academic probation after failing two classes last semester.
Hoa 上學期兩科不及格，被處以留校察看。
collocation: academic probation
Students on probation must meet with a counsellor every week to check their progress.
留校察看的學生每週必須與輔導老師見面，追蹤學習進度。
If Padma raises her grades this term, she will be taken off probation.
如果 Padma 這學期拉高成績，就能解除留校察看。
The university's probation policy requires a minimum C average to stay enrolled.
這所大學的留校察看規定要求學生成績至少要達到 C 平均才能繼續就讀。
- academic warning
a less formal, less severe first step before probation
- remedial period
a broader term for the time given to catch up; less common in official university policies
- good standing
the normal status when a student meets all academic requirements
- honors status
a higher level of academic recognition, the opposite of probation
文法句型
academic probation
on probation
on academic probation
place + on probation
用法筆記
In North American universities, the full term is usually 'academic probation'. The student is said to be 'on probation' or 'on academic probation'. This sense is rare in British schools.