parlous
UK/'pɑ:lәs/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Full of danger or uncertainty; precarious
危险的，岌岌可危的
adv.
Extremely; very
极度地，非常地
Root Breakdown
Native Englishparlousother
=parlous
Example Sentences
- 1.
The nation faced a parlous situation as economic crisis deepened.
- 2.
The mountain climber's position became increasingly parlous after the storm.