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

obsequious 前綴ob=after，理解為to也可以，整個單詞就是“to follow after”。
Full of or exhibiting servile compliance; fawning
adj.諂媚的; 奉承的

例句：
He looked at the two ladies with an obsequious air.
他看著兩位太太,滿臉諂媚的神情。

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. 連續的， 依順序的； 連貫的
2. 【語】表示結果的， 結論的

例句：
It has rained for four consecutive days.
已連續下了四天雨。

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. 結果， 后果；【數】后承；【邏】結論
2. 重要（性）； 重大意義

例句：
I'm quite willing to accept the consequences.
我完全愿意承擔后果。
He is a man of great consequence.
他是一個很重要的人物。

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. 執行者; 行政長官; [美]最高行政官(指州長或總統)
2. 行政部門; 執行委員會
3. 經理, 社長, 董事
4.【計算機科學】 執行指令，執行程序
adj. (善于)執行的, 管理的, 行政的

例句：
The US Constitution vests the executive power in the President.
美國憲法將行政權賦予總統。
The President of the U.S. is the chief executive.
美國總統是最高行政官。

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. 繼續, 后續
2. 結果, 后果, 結局
3. 續集[篇], 下篇

習慣用語:
as a sequel to [of]
由于...的結果
in the sequel
結果; 到后來

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. 追趕[蹤, 捕, 擊]
2. 追隨, 跟隨; (疾病等)糾纏
3. 求, 追求; 向... 求愛
4. 進行, 從事, 實行, 推行, 貫徹, 繼續
5. 走(路等), 照...而行

例句：
The policemen pursued the bank robbers.
警察追趕搶劫銀行的罪犯。
She pursued the goal of perfection in her art.
她的目標是追求藝術上的完美境界。
He has set his heart on pursuing his studies abroad.
他下決心到國外求學。

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. 追趕, 追逐, 追蹤, 追捕, 追擊
2. 消遣；娛樂；愛好
3. 事務, 職業, 研究
4. 追求, 尋求

短語:
hell-for-leather pursuit 拼命追趕，全力追擊
in pursuit of 追求；追擊，追趕

例句：
He was captured without much pursuit.
沒有經過多少追捕就把他捉住了。
Games like chess are rather intellectual pursuits.
棋類比賽是相當費腦力的娛樂。