Definitions
n. a person who flies an aircraft
飞行员
adj. done on a small scale to test whether something works
试点的；试验性的
v. to fly an aircraft or test a new plan
驾驶飞机；试行
Example
The pilot landed the plane smoothly despite strong winds.
尽管风很大，飞行员还是平稳地让飞机着陆了。
The council launched a pilot scheme to assess whether free bus travel would reduce traffic congestion.
地方议会推出了一项试点计划，以评估免费乘坐公交车能否缓解交通拥堵。
Collocations
- airline pilot
- pilot scheme
- pilot study
- pilot a programme
Usage tip
pilot作定语常表示试点，如pilot project。
FAQ
- What does pilot mean?
- a person who flies an aircraft done on a small scale to test whether something works to fly an aircraft or test a new plan
- How is pilot pronounced?
- UK /ˈpaɪlət/, US /ˈpaɪlət/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
