film
Meaning: A motion picture; a thin layer of material
In British English, 'film' is the standard word for a motion picture (Americans prefer 'movie'). It also means the material used in traditional cameras, or a thin coating on a surface. As a verb, it means to record on camera. Related terms include 'filmmaker,' 'film industry,' and 'film star.'
Examples
- Have you seen any good films lately? 你最近看过什么好电影吗?¿Has visto alguna buena película últimamente?最近、何か良い映画を見ましたか?최근에 좋은 영화 본 거 있으세요?
- They're filming a new drama series in the village. 他们正在村里拍摄一部新的电视剧。Están filmando una nueva serie dramática en el pueblo.その村で新しいドラマシリーズを撮影しています。그 마을에서 새로운 드라마 시리즈를 촬영하고 있습니다.
- There was a thin film of dust on the furniture. 家具上有一层薄薄的灰尘。Había una fina capa de polvo en los muebles.家具には薄いほこりの膜がありました。가구 위에 얇은 먼지 막이 끼어 있었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'filmen' meaning 'a thin skin or membrane'. The photographic sense arose in the 1840s from the thin coating on photographic plates, later extending to motion pictures.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Story & Trivia
British English uses 'film' while American English prefers 'movie.' The British Film Institute (BFI) and BAFTA awards celebrate British cinema.
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