1. to record moving pictures with a camera
用攝影機拍攝（影片）
They are filming a documentary about local wildlife.
他們正在拍攝一部關於當地野生動物的紀錄片。
The director filmed the entire scene in one take.
導演一鏡到底拍完整個場景。
Film Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
film
verb
快速理解
What does "Film" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Film"?
「film」作動詞時，主要指用攝影機記錄影像的動作，也可引申為覆蓋一層薄膜。
- 1
拍攝（電影/影片）
EN: to record moving pictures with a camera
翻譯: 用攝影機記錄動態影像。
- 2
被拍攝
EN: to be suitable for being recorded on film
翻譯: 適合被拍攝成影片或電影。
- 3
覆蓋薄膜
EN: to become covered with a thin layer of something
翻譯: 被一層薄薄的東西覆蓋。
小提醒：注意「film」作動詞時，主語可以是「人」（拍攝者）或「事物/場景」（被拍攝的對象），意思不同。例如「He filmed the scene.」與「The scene films well.」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Film" in English）
How to pronounce "Film" in English?"Film" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Film" from YouTube Videos
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Stanford
“Pixar went on to create the worlds first computer animated feature film, Toy Story, and is now the most successful animation studio in the world.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Film"?How does "Film" change by context?
2. to cover or become covered with a thin layer of something
覆蓋上一層薄膜；起一層薄膜
Tears filmed her eyes as she listened to the story.
聽著這個故事，她的眼睛蒙上了一層淚水。
The cold surface of the window filmed over with condensation.
冰冷的窗戶表面凝結了一層水霧。
3. to adapt a story or book into a movie
將（故事或書籍）改編成電影
The studio plans to film the bestselling novel next year.
電影公司計劃明年將這本暢銷小說拍成電影。
Her life story was filmed and released to critical acclaim.
她的生平故事被拍成電影，上映後獲得評論界好評。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Film"?How to make natural sentences with "Film"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| film + noun (object) | 拍攝（某事物） | The director decided to film the entire scene in one take. (導演決定用一個鏡頭拍攝整個場景。) |
| film + noun (object) + V-ing | 拍攝（某事物）正在… | They filmed the birds migrating south for the winter. (他們拍攝了鳥類南遷過冬的景象。) |
| be filmed + prepositional phrase/location | 在（某處）被拍攝 | The documentary was filmed entirely in the Arctic. (這部紀錄片完全在北極地區拍攝。) |
| film + reflexive pronoun (e.g., oneself) | 拍攝自己 | She filmed herself practicing the speech. (她拍攝了自己練習演講的過程。) |
| film + that-clause (less common) | 拍攝到（某事發生） | The security camera filmed that the suspect entered through the window. (監視器拍攝到嫌犯從窗戶進入。) |
用法說明
How is "Film" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Film"?
film doing vs film to do
- film doing 通常用於描述正在進行或習慣性的拍攝行為，強調動作的持續性或過程本身。
- film to do 則常用於說明拍攝的「目的」或「意圖」，特別是為了完成某個後續目標（如製作紀錄片、捕捉特定事件）。
- 在表示「安排、計畫」要拍攝某事時，也常用 film to do 的結構。 EN: The crew will film the actors rehearsing the scene to capture their raw emotions. 翻譯: 劇組將拍攝演員排練這場戲，以捕捉他們原始的情感。
EN:They plan to film the protest to document the event for a news report.
翻譯:他們計畫拍攝抗議活動，以便為新聞報導記錄該事件。
總結建議
一般情況下，若強調拍攝的「目的性」或「計畫性」，使用 film to do；若單純描述拍攝的「過程」或「內容」，則使用 film doing。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Film" and similar words?How to choose "Film" vs alternatives?
film vs record
「film」通常指用攝影機拍攝動態影像，而「record」則泛指錄製聲音、影像或數據，範圍更廣。
film vs shoot
「film」強調使用膠卷或數位方式錄製動態影像，而「shoot」則泛指拍攝照片或影片，較口語化。
film vs capture
「film」專注於錄製連續的動態畫面，而「capture」可指捕捉單一瞬間、影像或抽象概念。
口語用法
How is "Film" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Film"?
引述
在轉述他人說過的話或想法時，用來引導出內容。 EN: And then he was like, "I just need to film this real quick." 翻譯: 然後他就說：「我只需要快速拍一下這個。」
EN:She goes, "Can you film me while I jump?"
翻譯:她說：「我跳的時候你能幫我拍嗎？」
語氣強調
用來強調動作的即時性或隨意性，常與「just」、「really」等詞連用。 EN: Don't make a big deal out of it, I'm just filming the sunset. 翻譯: 別大驚小怪的，我只是在拍日落而已。
EN:I really need to film this before I forget.
翻譯:我真的得在忘記之前把這個拍下來。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，作為暫時的停頓填充詞。 EN: So what I wanted to do was... film... uh... the whole process. 翻譯: 所以我當時想做的是…拍…呃…整個過程。
EN:It's like, you know, you film your day and then look back on it.
翻譯:這就像是，你知道的，你拍下你的一天，然後回頭看。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法（如用作引述動詞、強調或填充詞）在正式報告、學術論文或商業文件中應避免使用。在正式文體中，應使用更精確的動詞（如 "record"、"shoot"）或更結構化的表達方式。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Film"?What fixed phrases with "Film" should I remember?
film a movie
film + [object]
拍攝一部電影
film on location
film + on location
實地拍攝；外景拍攝
film a scene
film + [object]
拍攝一個場景
film in black and white
film + in + [style/format]
以黑白方式拍攝
film with a handheld camera
film + with + [equipment]
用手持攝影機拍攝
film over several months
film + over/during + [time period]
歷時數月拍攝
film something secretly
film + [object] + [adverb]
秘密拍攝某物
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Film"?Which "Film" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I will film a video tomorrow.
✓I will shoot a video tomorrow.
在英文中，'film' 作為動詞通常指用專業攝影機或電影攝影機拍攝，帶有製作電影或專業影片的含義。拍攝一般日常影片或手機影片時，更常用 'shoot' 或 'record'。
×He filmed a picture of the sunset.
✓He took a picture of the sunset.
'film' 指的是錄製動態的影像（影片），而拍攝靜態的照片應該用 'take a picture' 或 'take a photo'。
×This place was filmed a famous movie.
✓A famous movie was filmed in this place.
使用被動語態時，'film' 的過去分詞是 'filmed'。原句的語態和詞序錯誤。正確說法是 'A movie was filmed in...' 或 'They filmed a movie in...'。
×I want to film my new idea.
✓I want to record my new idea.
'film' 的對象通常是具體的、可視的場景、事件或人物。對於抽象的概念如 'idea'，不適合用 'film'。表達「記錄想法」應該用 'record', 'write down', 或 'document'。
×She films as an actress.
✓She works as an actress in films. / She acts in films.
'film' 作為動詞，主語通常是導演、攝影師或製作團隊，表示「拍攝」的動作。演員參與電影演出應該用 'act in (a film)' 或 'star in (a film)'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Film"?What are tense/participle forms of "Film"?
films(3rd_singular)filming(present_participle)filmed(past)filmed(past_participle)