film
单词辨析：
指某物表面上覆盖的薄薄的一层液体、粉末等。
The table was covered by a film of dust.
桌子上蒙着一层灰。
It can be clearly seen that there is a film of oil on the surface of the water in the cup.
可以明显地看到杯子里的水上面有一层油。
指某物表面所涂的很薄的一层涂料或其他物质。
another coat of paint
另一层涂料
two coats of varnish
两层清漆
指覆盖在某物表面上或夹在其他两物之间的一层材料或物质，可厚可薄。
There was a thick layer of dust on the furniture.
家具上蒙了一层厚厚的灰尘。
Why do you wear so many layers of clothing?
你怎么穿了这么多层衣服啊？
指使人视线模糊的一层薄薄的雾、云、烟等。
The top of the building was hidden beneath a veil of mist.
楼顶笼罩在薄雾中。
It was darker outside because the moon was hidden behind a veil of clouds.
月亮躲在薄薄的云层后面，外面就更黑了。
普通用词，指电影院中或电视上播放的电影。
I have seen two good films this week.
本周我已经看了两部好电影。
I watched a late-night film yesterday at home.
我昨天在家看了一场午夜电影。
普通用词，指具体的电影作品时与 film 同义，可换用；而 the movies 可指电影院、电影业或电影的总称。
a career in the movies
从影生涯
Do you want to see a movie/film with me tomorrow?
你明天想和我一起去看场电影吗？
She is his favourite movie/film star.
她是他最喜欢的电影明星。
We took the kids to the movies every week.
我们每周都带孩子们去看电影。
It only happens in the movies.
这事只有在电影里才会发生。
作“电影”解时与 film 和 movie 同义，但不常用；而 the pictures 仅指电影院，且多用于英国英语。
There are many good pictures being shown.
有多部优秀影片正在上映。
相关例句：
This great battle was vividly recorded in the documentary film.
这部记录片生动地再现了这场伟大的战役。
Everything about the film was good. Good acting, good story, good fun.
这部片子各个方面都很不错：表演出色，故事精彩，情节有趣。
His film has caused a stir in America.
他的电影已在美国引起了轰动。
The film explores the relationship between artist and instrument.
这部电影探究了艺术家和乐器之间的关系。
My sister plays the leading role in this film.
这部电影是我姐姐的主角。
She became a film star as early as 1942.
她早在1942年就成了电影名星了。