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。
() 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。