英 [ˈpɑːləs] 美 [ˈpɑːrləs]
adj. 危险的；狡猾的；不易对付的
adv. 非常地；极度地
parlous /ˈpɑːləs/
形容词 If something is in a parlous state, it is in a bad or dangerous condition. 恶劣的; 危险的
...the parlous state of our economy.
...我们经济的严峻形势。
... panoply 全副甲胄；华丽的服饰 parlous 危险的 parturition 分娩，生产 ...
... parley 和谈；会谈；和谈，会谈 parlous 靠不住的，危险的 parochial 教区的；地方性的，狭小的 ...
... 2.bankroll提供资金 3.parlous险恶的 4.eye-watering(数量或金额)极大的 ...
非常地；极度地
Given most newspapers' parlous finances, this seems implausible.
鉴于多数报社的财务窘境，这个方案似乎不太可行。
But parlous public finances may force politicians to face up to awkward choices.
但是难以对付的公共财政可能会迫使政客们面临棘手的选择。
Given the parlous state of Congo's judiciary, raising the number of prosecutions may not help.
由于刚果司法正处于险境，增加起诉数量应该没什么用。
Investors have been willing to put money into this sector, despite its parlous condition.
Miss Oliver said that Stott had "parlous" finances and his 24-year career was now "effectively over".
The IMF highlights several areas of concern, chief among them the parlous state of Iraq's budget.