a person who flies an aircraft as a job
The pilot landed the plane safely in bad weather.
飞行员在恶劣天气中安全着陆了飞机。
a person who guides ships through difficult waters
The pilot helped guide the large ship into the harbor safely.
引航员帮助引导大型船只安全进入港口。
a test TV show to see if people will like it
The network made a pilot to test if viewers would enjoy the new series.
电视台制作了一部试播集来测试观众是否会喜欢这个新系列。
a small flame that lights a larger one on a gas device
The pilot light on the water heater went out during the storm.
热水器上的引火火焰在暴风雨期间熄灭了。
to fly an aircraft or guide a ship
She learned to pilot small planes at the local airport.
她在当地机场学会了驾驶小型飞机。
to guide someone or something through a difficult place
The expert helped pilot the team through the complex regulations.
专家帮助指导团队通过复杂的法规。
to test something new with a small group first
The company will pilot the new software in three offices before full release.
公司将在全面发布前在三个办公室试点测试新软件。
done as a small test before doing it larger
The pilot program helped the school test new teaching methods.
试点项目帮助学校测试新的教学方法。