English Dictionary

idée fixe

/iːdeɪˈfiːks/

noun

(psychology) An idea dominating the mind and maintained despite evidence to the contrary; (loosely), an obsession. / A recurring musical theme; a leitmotif.

Her idée fixe is becoming a famous singer.

意味（1）

(psychology) An idea dominating the mind and maintained despite evidence to the contrary; (loosely), an obsession.

[“]A foreign policy of domination through spiritual means is [Jorane Sutt’s] idée fixe, but it’s my notion that his ultimate aims aren’t spiritual.[”]

意味（2）

A recurring musical theme; a leitmotif.

a definite musical figure, called the 'idée fixe,' unifying the work throughout by its constant reappearance in various aspects and surroundings