His pugnacity fascinated and repelled people in equal measure.

他好斗的个性有多令人欣，就有多令人讨厌。

His down-to-earth Swabian manner matches the state's spirit better than did the conservative pugnacity of Stefan Mappus, the premier he defeated.

他的斯瓦实主义做派，与败北的前总理史蒂芬马普斯的保守好战相，更契合该州的精神。