[transitive] to fly an aircraft or guide a ship; to act as a pilot 驾驶（飞机等）；领航；引水◆The plane was piloted by the instructor.那架飞机由教练员驾驶。pilot sth (through sth) to guide sb/sth somewhere, especially through a complicated place or system引导；使通过（尤指复杂的地方或系统）◆She has piloted the company through a period of successful growth.她带领公司成功地实现了增长。 (Marketing 营销) to test a new product, idea, etc. with a few people or in a small area before it is introduced everywhere试点；试行◆We are considering piloting the software with small businesses in the London area.我们正在考虑在伦敦地区的小企业试用这个软件。