second sec-sequ-su
Coming next after the first in order, place, rank, time, or quality
adj.第二的

obsequious 前缀ob=after，理解为to也可以，整个单词就是“to follow after”。
Full of or exhibiting servile compliance; fawning
adj.谄媚的; 奉承的

例句：
He looked at the two ladies with an obsequious air.
他看着两位太太,满脸谄媚的神情。

consecutive
Following one after another without interruption; successive: was absent on three consecutive days; won five consecutive games on the road.
Marked by logical sequence.
Grammar. Expressing consequence or result
adj.
1. 连续的， 依顺序的； 连贯的
2. 【语】表示结果的， 结论的

例句：
It has rained for four consecutive days.
已连续下了四天雨。

consequence
Something that logically or naturally follows from an action or condition.
The relation of a result to its cause.
A logical conclusion or inference.
Importance in rank or position: scientists of consequence.
Significance; importance
n.
1. 结果， 后果；【数】后承；【逻】结论
2. 重要（性）； 重大意义

例句：
I'm quite willing to accept the consequences.
我完全愿意承担后果。
He is a man of great consequence.
他是一个很重要的人物。

executive ex+sec=exec CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
A person or group having administrative or managerial authority in an organization.
The chief officer of a government, state, or political division.
The branch of government charged with putting into effect a country's laws and the administering of its functions.
Computer Science. A set of coded instructions designed to process and control other coded instructions.
Of, relating to, capable of, or suited for carrying out or executing: an advisory body lacking executive powers.
Having, characterized by, or relating to administrative or managerial authority: the executive director of a drama troupe; executive experience and skills.
Of or relating to the branch of government charged with the execution and administration of the nation's laws.
n.
1. 执行者; 行政长官; [美]最高行政官(指州长或总统)
2. 行政部门; 执行委员会
3. 经理, 社长, 董事
4.【计算机科学】 执行指令，执行程序
adj. (善于)执行的, 管理的, 行政的

例句：
The US Constitution vests the executive power in the President.
美国宪法将行政权赋予总统。
The President of the U.S. is the chief executive.
美国总统是最高行政官。

sequel
Something that follows; a continuation.
A literary, dramatic, or cinematic work whose narrative continues that of a preexisting work.
A result or consequence.
n.
1. 继续, 后续
2. 结果, 后果, 结局
3. 续集[篇], 下篇

习惯用语:
as a sequel to [of]
由于...的结果
in the sequel
结果; 到后来

pursue pur-for-before
To follow in an effort to overtake or capture; chase: a fox that was pursued by hounds.
To strive to gain or accomplish: pursue lofty political goals.
To proceed along the course of; follow: a ship that pursued the southern course.
To carry further; advance: Let's not pursue this argument.
To be engaged in (a vocation or hobby, for example).
To court: a lady who was pursued by many suitors.
To continue to torment or afflict; haunt: was pursued by the demons of lust and greed.
To follow in an effort to overtake or capture; chase.
To carry on; continue.
v.
1. 追赶[踪, 捕, 击]
2. 追随, 跟随; (疾病等)纠缠
3. 求, 追求; 向... 求爱
4. 进行, 从事, 实行, 推行, 贯彻, 继续
5. 走(路等), 照...而行

例句：
The policemen pursued the bank robbers.
警察追赶抢劫银行的罪犯。
She pursued the goal of perfection in her art.
她的目标是追求艺术上的完美境界。
He has set his heart on pursuing his studies abroad.
他下决心到国外求学。

pursuit
The act or an instance of chasing or pursuing.
The act of striving: the pursuit of higher education.
An activity, such as a vocation or hobby, engaged in regularly.
n.
1. 追赶, 追逐, 追踪, 追捕, 追击
2. 消遣；娱乐；爱好
3. 事务, 职业, 研究
4. 追求, 寻求

短语:
hell-for-leather pursuit 拼命追赶，全力追击
in pursuit of 追求；追击，追赶

例句：
He was captured without much pursuit.
没有经过多少追捕就把他捉住了。
Games like chess are rather intellectual pursuits.
棋类比赛是相当费脑力的娱乐。