burst
vt.使爆裂 vi.爆炸;挤满 n.爆炸;爆发
The pipes had burst and the house was under two feet of water.
水管爆裂，房子被水淹了两英尺。
consecutive
a.连续的，连贯的
It had rained for four consecutive days.
雨接连下了四天。
consent
n./ vi.(to)准许，同意，赞成
The chairman was elected by common consent(=with most people agreeing).
主席是大家一致推选出来的。
consequence
n.结果，后果;重要(性)，重大
Many believe that poverty is a direct consequence of overpopulation.
许多人认为贫困是人口过多直接造成的后果。
