parlous

...the parlous state of our economy.

我们经济的严峻形势

She is parlous handsome.

她潇洒极了.

《现代英汉综合大词典》

Several economists said they doubted the bank could tighten much further, given the parlous economic situation.

多为经济学家表示,就现在危机的经济环境而言,对银行进一步紧缩的说法表示怀疑.

期刊摘选

But the parlous state of the world economy demands nothing less.

但是世界经济的危机要求的会更多.

期刊摘选

English tennis is in a parlous condition.

英国网球运动不堪设想.

期刊摘选

There have five rooms two parlous and two toilets.

在那里有五个房间二危险的和二厕所.

期刊摘选

They had a parlous journey on stormy seas.

他们在风暴海洋上进行了一次危险的旅行。

辞典例句

The incident graphically illustrates how parlous their position is.

这一事件生动地证明了他们目前的地位多么岌岌可危。

柯林斯例句