probationary
adjective uk/prəˈbeɪ.ʃən.ər.i/ us/proʊˈbeɪ.ʃən.er.i/ (also probational)
缓刑期的
relating to a period of time when a criminal must behave well and not commit any more crimes in order to avoid being sent to prison
A probationary sentence would be appropriate in this case. 这个案子判缓刑是合适的。
The offenders are allowed to apply for probationary release. 这些罪犯被允许申请缓刑释放。
He was given a probational sentence of two years for assault.
（工作或其他活动的）试用期的，试行期的
relating to a period of time when you are new to a job or activity and are being watched and tested to see if you are suitable
New staff have a probationary period of fourteen weeks before their contract is made permanent. 新员工在其合同成为永久合同之前有十四周的试用期。
Probationary employees still have certain rights. 试用期的员工仍有某些权利。
The visa will give probationary status to illegal immigrants before they become eligible to apply for green cards. 在非法移民获得资格申请绿卡之前，该签证将给予他们试行期身份。
After the law changed, the probational aliens were able to apply for a visa.
- More examples
- The prosecutor asked for a probationary punishment, but the judge insisted on a prison sentence.
- They are placed for six months on intensive parole or probationary supervision.
- At the time he was a probationary officer with Merseyside police.
- Teachers hired in this way are considered probationary for three years.
- You must have been a probationary member for at least 1 year to apply for full membership.
- Teens under 17 who have a probationary license cannot have more than one person who is not a family member in their car unless the driver's parent or guardian is along.
- There should be training on high-speed driving for probationary motorists.