/ˈpaɪlət ||; ˈpaɪlət/verb[T] 1 to operate the controls of a vehicle, especially an aircraft or a boat 驾驶（交通工具，尤指飞机或船）: to pilot a ship 驾船
2 to lead sb/sth through a difficult situation 领导，指引，引导，带领（使渡过难关）: The booklet pilots you through the process of starting your own business. 这本小册子指导你如何自己创业。
3 to be the first to test sth that will be used by everyone 率先试验或试用: The new exam is being piloted in schools in Italy. 这种新考试正在意大利的学校试行。