Supine opp. prone

Liken a to b aをbになぞらえる

Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic candidate for Texas governor, has likened his Republican opponent to the Russian president Vladimir Putin, calling Greg Abbott an “authoritarian” and a “thug”.

thug 犯罪者　チンピラ　ruffian

distress 寂しい　惨め

sluggish 遅い inactive

Ambush 待ち伏せ　trap