The position of the have-nots in our society could deteriorate even further.在我们这个社会中, 穷人的地位有可能进一步降低。

The stark contrast between the haves and have-nots has always existed, but in a recession the injustices become more painful.虽然巨大的贫富差距一直存在, 但在经济萧条期, 这种不公造成的痛楚更加强烈。