dip one's finger and water for sth.; be covetous; try to get a coveted share of what is not one's due
Related Translations:
染指: (比喻分取非分的利益) take a share of sth. one is not entitled to; have a hand in; meddle in (for gain); poke one's nose in; come in for a share; encroach on 短语和例子妄图染指别国资源 attempt to encroach on the
垂涎: (流口水, 比喻看到别人的好东西想得到) drool; slaver; covet; hanker after; gloat over [on; upon]: 它被收藏家们所垂涎。 it is coveted by collectors. 他垂涎于那份小小家产。 he was slavering after that small fortune