There is a specific runtime system, called the MOP (stands for Meta-Object Protocol) that is responsible for the dispatching logic.

在Groovy中有一个特殊的运行时系统，叫做MOP(元对象协议Meta - Object Protocol)，负责方法分派逻辑。

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As the domestic and oversea research illustrated, the reflective analysis method based on meta-level technology can adapt its behavior to different state of system object and design flexible systems.

国内外的研究表明，基于元层技术的反射分析方法可以根据系统对象的不同状态做出不同的行为调整，有效的设计灵活的系统。

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