/'kɒkpɪt; `kɑk,pɪt/
n
1 compartment for the pilot and crew of an aircraft or a spaceship （飞行器中机组人员的）座舱, 驾驶舱. =>illus at aircraft 见 aircraft 之插图.
2 driver's seat in a racing car （赛车手的）驾驶座.
3 enclosed part of a small yacht containing the wheel （小游艇的）座舱. =>illus at yacht 见yacht之插图.
4 (a) (formerly) place used for cock-fights （旧时）斗鸡场.
(b) place where many battles have been fought （进行过多次战役的）战场
*Belgium has been called the cockpit of Europe. 比利时被称作欧洲的战场.

n[C]
cockpit, wing, tail
the area in a plane, small boat, or racing car where the pilot or driver sits
→aircraft, yacht
a small enclosed area where cock fights took place in the past