To be tempted by greed at the sight of money or valuables, leading to malicious intent or criminal thoughts.
小偷看到路边停着一辆无人看管的豪车，立刻见财起意，试图撬开车门偷窃。
The thief saw an unguarded luxury car parked by the roadside and immediately developed ill intentions, attempting to pry open the door to steal it.
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