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: 总理
transatlantic: 跨大西洋
brainy：聪明的
abrasive：粗鲁的
pragmatic：实用的
notorious：臭名昭著的
chain-smoker：大烟枪
accomplished：有建树的
commentator：评论家
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