His pugnacity fascinated and repelled people in equal measure.

他个性有多令人欣赏，同时就有多令人讨厌。

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

他斯瓦比亚现实主义做派，与败总理史蒂芬马普斯保守战相比，更契合该州精神。