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the old guard

noun
🔊/ði ˌəʊld ˈɡɑːd/
🔊/ði ˌəʊld ˈɡɑːrd/
[singular + singular or plural verb]
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  1. 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.一些旧警卫很不满已任命了新来者。