oedipal

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oe·di·pal /ˈiːdəpəl $ ˈe-/ adjective [usually before noun]  MPSSFrelated to an Oedipus complex 俄狄浦斯情结的，恋母情结的

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oedipal• Her experience convinced her of the dangers of giving in to her oedipal desires.• This situation parallels the oedipal development of a girl.• oedipal longings• In real life, positive and negative oedipal relations, and guilt about these relations often remain hidden behind sibling rivalry.

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oedipal
oe‧di‧pal /ˈiːdəpəl, ˈiːdɪpəl $ ˈe-/ adjective [usually before noun]
related to an Oedipus complex

Oedi·palBrE /ˈiːdɪpl/ 🔊NAmE /ˈiːdɪpl/ 🔊US usually /ˈedɪpl/ adjective [usually before noun] connected with an Oedipus complex 恋母情结的