| 单词 | pilot light |
| 释义 | pilot light —pilot /ˈpaɪ.lət/ adjective [before noun] ► F0 describes a plan, product, or system that is used to test how good something is before introducing it: » If the pilot scheme (US pilot program) is successful, many more homes will be offered the new television service.Thesaurus+: ↑Advertising, marketing and merchandising , ↑Retailingnoun [C] (ALSO pilot light) (FLAME) ► F0 a small flame that burns all the time in a gas device, such as a cooker or a device for heating water, and that starts the main flame burning when the gas is turned onThesaurus+: ↑Fire and flame , ↑Fire servicenoun [C] (AIRCRAFT) ► A2 a person who flies an aircraft: » a fighter/helicopter/bomber/airline pilotThesaurus+: ↑Workers on/with aircraft and spacecraft• • • Extra Examples:» a fighter pilot» a helicopter pilot» The pilot had no recollection of the events leading up to the crash.» Shortly before the crash the pilot had reported a malfunction of the aircraft's navigation system.» The pilot and several passengers were held prisoner by the gunmen for 57 hours.noun [C] (SHIP) ► F0 a person with detailed knowledge of an area of water, such as that around a port, who goes onto a ship to direct it safelyThesaurus+: ↑Navigation and shipwrecksThesaurus+: ↑People who work on boats and shipsnoun [C] (TEST) ► F0 a programme that is made to introduce a new radio or television series and test how popular it is: » If you'd seen the pilot, you'd know why they decided not to make a complete series of programmes!Thesaurus+: ↑Programmes and other broadcastsverb [T usually + adv/prep] MAINLY UK (INTRODUCE) ↑Verb Endings for pilot ► F0 to be responsible for introducing a new law or system and making certain it is established: » 20 years ago he piloted a bill through Parliament on working conditions.Thesaurus+: ↑Legislation and law-makingThesaurus+: ↑Starting and beginning , ↑Starting againverb [T] (AIRCRAFT) ↑Verb Endings for pilot ► F0 to fly an aircraft: » She piloted the aircraft to safety after one of the engines failed.Thesaurus+: ↑Travelling by aircraft , ↑Aviation , ↑Movement through the airverb [T] (SHIP) ↑Verb Endings for pilot ► F0 to direct a ship into a port or through an area of waterThesaurus+: ↑Navigation and shipwrecksThesaurus+: ↑Sailing and boatingverb [T] (TEST) ↑Verb Endings for pilot ► F0 to test a new product before it is sold: » We shall pilot several new cosmetic products to selected potential purchasers.Thesaurus+: ↑Advertising, marketing and merchandising , ↑Retailing |
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