Probation

(noun.) (law) a way of dealing with offenders without imprisoning them; a defendant found guilty of a crime is released by the court without imprisonment subject to conditions imposed by the court; 'probation is part of the sentencing process'.

(noun.) a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself.

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

霍华德编辑

• The system thus entered on, I pursued during the whole season of probation; and with the best success. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 简·爱.
• The influence of the two hours' probation upon my temperament was simply this. 威尔基·柯林斯. 月亮宝石.
• Men pass through such superhuman loves and outlive them: they are the probation subduing the heart to human joys. 伊迪丝·华顿. 快乐之家.
• There ought, my dear, were it only to prove that this life is a mere state of probation, wherein neither rest nor recompense is to be vouchsafed. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 雪莉.
• She knew the hour of her probation had come, and her poor heart beat wildly against its destiny. 伊迪丝·华顿. 快乐之家.
• My dear cousin, can you be satisfied with such a way of spending your probation? 哈丽叶特·比切·斯托. 汤姆叔叔的小屋.
• You should have these men on probation and subject to passing an examination by me. 弗兰克·刘易斯·戴尔. 爱迪生的生平和发明.
• It was the end of his probation and the beginning of his power. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• After all, it may be only a kind of probation till our suit is--I forgot though. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 荒凉山庄.

卡特编辑