His pugnacity fascinated and repelled people in equal measure.

好斗个性有欣赏，同时就有讨厌。

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

斯瓦比亚现实主义做派，与败北前总理史蒂芬马普斯保守好战相比，更契合该州精神。