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 English
parlousother
=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.

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