pit/ pɪt /

1.noun [c] 
(coal mine) 矿井

2.noun
(hole in ground) (road) 坑

3.noun
(also: gravel pit) 采石场

4.noun [US] 
(fruit stone) 核

5.noun
(also: orchestra pit) 乐队池

6.vt.
to pit one's wits/skills against sb 与某人较量才智/技能

7.n pl [Auto] 
the pits 维修加油站

in the pit of one's stomach
在内心深处
to be pitted against sb/sth
与某人/某事较量