What does the cryptic crossword clue "Psychiatrist barely escaped highly competitive environment (6)" mean?

The definition is "highly competitive environment". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). JUNG (synonym="‘psychiatrist’") + LE (synonym="LE") = JUNGLE; definition: "highly competitive environment" The answer is JUNGLE.

Psychiatrist barely escaped highly competitive environment (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29281 | 9 Across | 2024-01-17 flower

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