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.
一些老卫士对新人被任命担任这一职务感到不满。
- Some of the old guard were resentful that a newcomer had been appointed to the post.