最后一名的英语可以翻译为 "last place" 或 "last position". 这个词来源于拉丁语中的 "ultimus" 和 "pons"，分别意思是 "last" 和 "place" 或 "position".

例句：

The team was in last place at the beginning of the season, but they managed to make a comeback and win the championship. (该队在赛季初处于最后一名，但他们成功反弹并赢得了冠军。)

Despite his best efforts, John came in last place in the race. (尽管他尽了最大努力，约翰在比赛中获得了最后一名。)