Word
piloting
/ˈpailətiŋ/
noun
地标导航；陆标导航
navigation by reference to external landmarks or fixed points
- 1.
The form of navigation in which position is determined by relation to external reference points.
通过外部参考点确定位置的导航方式。
通过外部参考点确定位置的导航方式。；领港
In use
After years at sea, he finally got his license for piloting.
The captain hired a local expert for the piloting through the narrow channel.
Piloting requires precise knowledge of tides and currents.
engage in piloting
常用搭配，表示从事领港职业。
He engages in piloting.
他从事领港工作。
the piloting of [something]
表示对某物的领港操作。
The piloting of the ship was smooth.
这艘船的领港很顺利。
piloting as [role]
强调领港的某种角色或身份。
Piloting as a profession requires certification.
领港作为职业需要认证。
Common mistakes
He is a piloting.He is a pilot.
误将名词 "piloting"（领港职业）用作可数名词指代人，正确应用 "pilot" 表示从业者。
She has experience in pilot.She has experience in piloting.
介词 "in" 后需用动名词或名词，但 "pilot" 是动词原形，应改为名词 "piloting"。
Connections
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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