the old guard
noun /ði ˌəʊld ˈɡɑːd/
/ði ˌəʊld ˈɡɑːrd/
[singular + singular or plural verb]- the original members of a group or an organization, who are often against change
(守旧的)元老派;保守派;卫道士 - Some of the old guard were resentful that a newcomer had been appointed to the post.
一些老卫兵对一个新来的人被任命担任这个职务感到不满。
- Some of the old guard were resentful that a newcomer had been appointed to the post.