The consequences of letting the problem fester could be considerable .
如果省政府让情况继续恶化,那后果不堪设想。
It treats the symptoms of social discontent while leaving the causes to fester .
这种做法只针对社会不满的表面症状,却任由病根溃烂。
In japan , the " bubble " grew for only a few relatively intense years from 1985-1991 . Here in the united states , it 's been allowed to fester for 30 years .