Helmut Schmidt, the chancellor of West Germany between1974 and 1982, died, aged 96. A pioneer of European and transatlantic co-operation, his brainy, abrasive style made enemies. The highly pragmatic Social Democrat once said that anyone with a vision should “go and visit a doctor”. A notorious chain-smoker and accomplished pianist, he became an influential commentator after leaving office.
chancellor: 總理
transatlantic: 跨大西洋
brainy：聰明的
abrasive：粗魯?shù)?/span>
pragmatic：實用的
notorious：臭名昭著的
chain-smoker：大煙槍
accomplished：有建樹的
commentator：評論家
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