lad
/læd/noun
1
- informal a boy or young man (often as a form of address)〈非正式〉（常用作称呼）男孩, 少年; 男青年：
I read that book when I was a lad
我少年时读过那本书
come in, lad, and shut the door.
进来, 年轻人, 关上门。
1.1
lads
chiefly Brit. a group of men sharing recreational, working, or other interests〈主英〉志趣相投的男人群, 同好：she wouldn't let him go out with the lads any more
她不让他再跟那帮男同好出去了
a furious row ensued between the referee and our lads.
其后在裁判和我们一伙男球迷之间发生一场激烈争吵。
1.2
- Brit. a man who is boisterously macho in his behaviour or actions, especially one who is very interested in sexual conquest〈英〉男子气概十足、说话吵吵嚷嚷的粗鲁男人（尤指性行为方面有征服欲者）：
Tony was a bit of a lad - always had an eye for the women.
汤姆有点放荡——总是盯着女人。
2
- Brit. a stable worker (regardless of age or sex)〈英〉马厩工人。
词源
Middle English: of unknown origin.