pugnacity

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Moreover, when the government has experienced setbacks, it tends to tone down its pugnacity.
而且，当政府遭遇挫折的时候，倾向于对自己的好斗保持低调。
His pugnacity and links with MrBrown limit his appeal, but he has probably gained more respect within theLabour tribe than any other candidate.
他好斗的性格和与布朗之间的关系是他的号召力受到了限制，但是他在工党内赢得的尊重很可能比其他任何一位候选人都多。
His down-to-earth Swabian manner matches the state’s spirit better than did the conservative pugnacity of Stefan Mappus, the premier he defeated.
他的斯瓦比亚现实主义做派，与败北的前总理史蒂芬?? 马普斯的保守好战相比，更契合该州的精神。

He has got away with it, thanks largely to his rustic pugnacity, which he uses to needle the upper castes and charm the lower ones.
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In hindsight, it's easy to forget what a refreshing change Dean's pugnacity was after the long drought of dispirited Democrats seemingly so willing to roll over.
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His pugnacity fascinated and repelled people in equal measure.
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