Madonna-whore complex

名词 n.
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英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A complex said to develop in men who see women as either saintly "Madonnas" or debased prostitutes, potentially leading to the inability to maintain sexual arousal within a committed, loving relationship.
    — ‘Who’s That Knocking at My Door?’ [1967] was a film that dealt with a simple theme, one basic idea—a young guy trying to deal with his madonna-whore complex about women—plus a slight indication of what Little Italy was like.

词形变化

Madonna-whore complexes plural Madonna/whore complex alternative

词源

Madonna here refers to the Virgin Mary.
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