病人和穷人的困境是一个主要的社会问题。

The ___plight of the sick and the poor is a major social issue.

我哥哥的困境一直是我关心的事情。

My brother's ___plight has always been a concern of mine.

政府必须解决逃离战乱地区的难民的困境。

The government must address the ___plight of refugees fleeing war-torn regions.